Thank the good folks over at Alternative Cinema/Camp Motion Pictures for having the balls to release The Basement a brand spanking new VHS… DVD box set.
Directed By: Tim O’Rawe, Gary Cohen, Jon McBride
Starring: Dennis Driscoll, Kathleen Heidinger, David Webber, Scott Corizzi, Traci Mann, Pamela Kramer, John FedeleThe Ultimate Gift to Fans of 1980’s DIY Horror Cinema! VHS / DVD 5-Film Collection in an Exclusive VHS Collector’s Package that Includes Classic Early 1980’s Home Video VHS “Big Box” Packaging! Also Includes the Never-Before-Released 8mm feature, The Basement, on DVD…and VHS!
Available for the first time on VHS and DVD, The Basement is the lost 1989 Super 8 anthology feature film directed by Timothy O’Rawe (Ghoul School). Restored by director of photography Michael Raso in 2010, The Basement is a shining example of 80’s DIY cinema inspired by Amicus Films’ Tales from the Crypt and featuring elaborate special make-up and creature effects by Scott Hart.
The Basement (1989) – Directed by Tim O’Rawe. Four strangers are summoned to the basement of an abandoned house by a mysterious entity known only as The Sentinel. One after another, they are forced to witness heinous deeds they have yet to commit – and which will damn them for all eternity.
Swimming Pool – An unfaithful woman disposes of the evidence with a little help from a demonic water spirit.
Trick or Treat – Classic monsters exact revenge on a bitter man who refuses to honor Halloween.
Zombie Movie – Cocaine, hookers and reanimated corpses wreak havoc on the set of an independent film.
Home Sweet Home – A young man questions his sanity after purchasing a house where torture and mass murder were committed 6 years before.
The best part about The Basement is it’s actually really good. It’s the perfect mix of classic anthology horror and underground splatter cinema. Imagine if the original Tales From The Crypt was produced by Troma in the 80’s. The rest of the films in the set are great too and if you’re a fan of Gary Cohen’s Video Violence series you’ll be stoked to finally get Captives on DVD.
This set gets the Matt D seal of approval! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for info on the upcoming Basement release party at Nitehawk Cinema.
What are you waiting for… get over here and pick up The Basement!