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Don't Look in the Basement (1973)

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One of the first of several horror films with "Don't" leading the title, this gory low-budget thriller takes place in an experimental hospital for the criminally insane, where the pioneering director allows several patients to act out their twisted fantasies (which involve necrophilia, paranoia and popsicles). When a new staffer shows up, things start to go haywire -- beginning with the bloody axe-murder of the doctor himself and leading to a total takeover of the asylum by its most dangerous

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

Thomas Pope, Tim Pope

Aug 1, 2000

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All Critics (4) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (4) | DVD (6)

An absolute snooze from start to finish.

April 21, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

I'm not even sure if the movie has a basement in it, but it's a real stinker to be sure.

November 20, 2006 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Don't Look in the Basement

The plot about the crazy house inmates who kill people, and the new nurse who unknowingly takes a job there, seemed pretty good at first. The crazy people are kinda creepy, but the plot twist is the best part of the movie. It is a bit disappointing that this movie isn't as violent and suspenseful as it could have

April 11, 2011
ajv2688

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Very nice plot twists and a solid ending. Misleading 70s horror titles are always a gamble, but this one is worth a watch.

December 25, 2007
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