One serial killer. Twelve personalities. The nightmare begins.
A seemingly innocent man is abducted by a notorious L.A. serial killer, who forces his victims to switch roles with him so that he can enact his own capture, torture and murder.
The Basement (2018) is a horror film directed by Nathan Ives, released on September 14, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Cayleb Long, Mischa Barton, Jackson Davis and Bailey Anne Borders. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
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Cayleb Long
as Craig Owen
Mischa Barton
as Kelly Owen
Jackson Davis
as Bill Anderson
Bailey Anne Borders
as Bianca
Maria Volk
as Allison Perry
Tracie Thoms
as Lauren
Kareem J. Grimes
as Andre
Jessica Sonneborn
as Carly
Christa Conley
as Mia
Jennifer Tapiero
as Jen the TV Host
Sarah Nicklin
as Reporter Amanda Kincaid
Directed by Nathan Ives, written by Brian M. Conley and Nathan Ives, produced by Mark Heidelberger, Brian M. Conley and Nathan Ives.
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 66 ratings.
The Basement" kicks off this basic horror premise with familiar fashion. An abduction and torture porn party favors. There is a quick but impressive set up scene that hints to the horrors in store, it tickles the horror bone and almost champions the idea that this is gonna be a nice, indie gem. Almost. Conley and Ives don't offer anything that hasn't been scene or written before, but they do show an effort in…
Reviewed on August 18, 2018
16/100 A man is kidnapped and strapped to a chair in a basement by a nut who torments him as different personalities all night long. I'm not sure who was more tortured, the man strapped to the chair or me having to sit through this vapid excuse for a psychological thriller. The antagonist is miscast as there was no apparent change in his personality whether he be dressed as a clown or priest or mother making him…
Reviewed on July 27, 2026
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The main cast of The Basement (2018) includes Cayleb Long, Mischa Barton, Jackson Davis, Bailey Anne Borders and Maria Volk. The film was directed by Nathan Ives. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Basement was released on September 14, 2018 and runs for 1h 30m.
The Basement (2018) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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