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Don't Look in the Basement

1973·Movie
1h 29min·R

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

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You scare easily

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About

Hell... has found a new home!

A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients.
Exploitation HorrorAsylumPsychological ThrillerGoreLow-BudgetDisturbing1970s HorrorCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Look in the Basement legally?

Don't Look in the Basement is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Don't Look in the Basement worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Look in the Basement rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Don't Look in the Basement?

1 h 29 min

Don't Look in the Basement runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Don't Look in the Basement in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Look in the Basement?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Look in the Basement in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.