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The Basement

The Basement

One serial killer. Twelve personalities. The nightmare begins.

20184.21h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by Brian M. Conley
Written by Nathan Ives, Brian M. Conley
Produced by Brian M. Conley, Mark Heidelberger, Nathan Ives
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Top Cast

Cayleb Long

Cayleb Long

Craig Owen

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

Kelly Owen

Jackson Davis

Jackson Davis

Bill Anderson

Bailey Anne Borders

Bailey Anne Borders

Bianca

Maria Volk

Maria Volk

Allison Perry

Tracie Thoms

Tracie Thoms

Lauren

Kareem J. Grimes

Kareem J. Grimes

Andre

Jessica Sonneborn

Jessica Sonneborn

Carly

C

Christa Conley

Mia

J

Jennifer Tapiero

Jen the TV Host

Themes & Keywords

infidelitykidnappingserial killertortureexecutionheld captivecapturekiller clown

About The Basement

The Basement is a horror film released in 2018 exploring themes of infidelity, kidnapping, serial killer, torture, execution, held captive. Directed by Brian M. Conley, it stars Cayleb Long, Mischa Barton, Jackson Davis. 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.

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