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Basket Case 2

Basket Case 2

This time he's not alone.

19905.71h 30m

Overview

Duane and his basket-bound mutant brother are taken in by a secret home for wayward freaks.

Directed by Frank Henenlotter
Written by Frank Henenlotter
Produced by Edgar Ievins
Box OfficeBudget: $2.5M0

Top Cast

Kevin Van Hentenryck

Kevin Van Hentenryck

Duane Bradley

Annie Ross

Annie Ross

Granny Ruth

Heather Rattray

Heather Rattray

Susan

Kathryn Meisle

Kathryn Meisle

Marcie

Jason Evers

Jason Evers

Lou

Ted Sorel

Ted Sorel

Phil

Matt Mitler

Matt Mitler

Arty

David Emge

David Emge

Half Moon

M

Michael Rubenstein

Clancy

Ron Fazio

Ron Fazio

Leon

Themes & Keywords

runawaymutantsequelfreakchosen familyb-horror

About Basket Case 2

Basket Case 2 is a horror, comedy film released in 1990 exploring themes of runaway, mutant, sequel, freak, chosen family, b-horror. Directed by Frank Henenlotter, it stars Kevin Van Hentenryck, Annie Ross, Heather Rattray. Duane and his basket-bound mutant brother are taken in by a secret home for wayward freaks.

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