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The Man in My Basement(2025)
5.4(76)1h 55m2025-09-12
HorrorMysteryThriller
The Man in My Basement Synopsis
Down on his luck, Charles Blakey agrees to rent his basement to a mysterious stranger, unaware he may be letting in a force much darker than he imagined.
The Man in My Basement (2025) is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Nadia Latif, released on September 12, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop and Jonathan Ajayi. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Nadia Latif
- Writers:
- Walter Mosley, Walter Mosley, Nadia Latif
- Producers:
- Len Rowles, Diane Houslin, John Giwa-Amu
- Cinematographer:
- Ula Pontikos
- Composer:
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Production:
- Protagonist Pictures, Good Gate Media, B.O.B. FilmHouse, Andscape
- Revenue:
- $2,942
- Status:
- Released
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The Man in My Basement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Corey Hawkins
as Charles Blakey
Willem Dafoe
as Anniston Bennett
Anna Diop
as Narciss Gully
Jonathan Ajayi
as Ricky Winkler
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
as Clarence Mayhew
Pamela Nomvete
as Irene Littleneck
Tamara Lawrance
as Bethany
Brian Bovell
as Brent Blakey
Lizzie Lomas
as Extine Blandford
Mark Arnold
as Wilson Ryder
Kayla Meikle
as Lainie
- Tim Dewberry
Tim Dewberry
as Delivery Man
Key crew
Directed by Nadia Latif, written by Walter Mosley, Walter Mosley and Nadia Latif, produced by Len Rowles, Diane Houslin and John Giwa-Amu.
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The Man in My Basement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 76 ratings.
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The Man in My Basement – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man in My Basement online?
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The Man in My Basement (2025) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man in My Basement?
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The main cast of The Man in My Basement (2025) includes Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop, Jonathan Ajayi and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr. The film was directed by Nadia Latif. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man in My Basement released?
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The Man in My Basement was released on September 12, 2025 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Man in My Basement worth watching?
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The Man in My Basement (2025) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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