Dont look in the basement aka the forgotten 1973 a young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. May 04, 2016 in his feature film dont look in the basement 2 director and coscreenwriter anthony brownrigg continues the story line of the original 1973 basement film directed by his late father s. Don t look in the basement was a shocking hit back in 1972 even though it featured no stars or much of a budget. One thing that immensely helps dont look in the basement 2 is that it was shot in the same building as the first film. I always loved 1973s dont look in the basement and think that it is an underrated classic that never quite got the love that it deserved. Dont look in the basement aka the forgotten, dont go in the basement is a movie i have seen around for ages now. Despite some seriously threadbare production values, dont look in the basement, aka the forgotten 1973, is wonderfully weird and deliriously demented. By the end, it becomes obvious as to exactly what is in the basement, but by then it doesnt matter because the film is nearly over anyway. Brownrigg was known for such delights as keep my grave open, don t open the door, and scum of the earth, but most gorehounds agree that don t look in the basement originally released as the forgotten is his best.
For all others, though, its best to heed the advice offered by the title of our film today1973s dont look in the basement. This is a sequel to the 1973 film dont look in the basement aka the forgotten. Geraldine masters, is not very eager to take on new staff. Dont look in the basement dvd, 2016 for sale online ebay. Producer david rennke has expressed hope that it will play some uk festivals in the summer but aside from this it remains difficult to say when it might see a wider release. The plot is pedestrian and mostly predictable and the violence is generally restrained. Dont look in the basement bluray collection arriving in. With andrew sensenig, frank mosley, arianne martin, jim orear.
Brownriggs cult 1972 horror dont look in the basement gets a belated sequel courtesy of brownriggs son, tony. Brownriggs cult 1972 horror don t look in the basement gets a belated sequel courtesy of brownriggs son, tony. A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There isn t much of an actual story to absorb, but theres a charm here that works well. Feb 22, 2017 basement 2 sequels 1973 cult classic thriller now on vod and special 2disc bluray. Dont look in the basement is a 1972 released 1973 texasshot american horror feature film written and directed by s. This film is more commonly known as dont look in the basement, and was one of the video nasties banned in britain, but released uncut in 2005. Dont open the door dont look in the basement bluray. Dont look in the basement 2 is the critically acclaimed followup to the original film, directed and cowritten by tony brownrigg the son of the late s. Aka the forgotten a young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder.
Dont look in the basement pictures rotten tomatoes. Brownrigg and it remained popular throughout the last couple decades thanks to its public domain. Brownrigg strengthened the connection of basement 2 to his fathers earlier film by casting camilla carr in a featured role. Stephens michael harvey, the velvet trap eschews surgery. Dont look in the basement 1973 horror full movie youtube. Dont look in the basement the original dont film arrives on dvd yet again, but this time from film chest.
This is more likely to appeal to fans of oldschool horror cinema. Don t look in the basement 2 is the critically acclaimed followup to the original film, directed and cowritten by tony brownrigg the son of the late s. In his feature film dont look in the basement 2 director and coscreenwriter anthony brownrigg continues the story line of the original 1973 basement film directed by his late father s. Dont look in the basement 2 directed by anthony brownrigg the son of s.
There isnt much of an actual story to absorb, but theres a charm here that works well. If it were still 1973, id have no qualms with hitting a drivein to check this quirky little film out. Despite some seriously threadbare production values, don t look in the basement, aka the forgotten 1973, is wonderfully weird and deliriously demented. The videos are primarily collected from my dvd collection. Nurse jane jessie lee fulton, the last picture show has had all she can take working at the stephens sanitarium where the patients are allowed to wander freely and dr. Theres also a returning cast member, camilla carr, keep my grave open, although in a different role. If it were still 1973, id have no qualms with hitting a drive in to check this quirky little film out. If youre not expecting the kind of horrors that the titles and era of these early 70s movies imply, then you wont be disappointed. If youre not expecting the kind of horrors that the titles and era of these early 70s movies imply, then you won t be disappointed. Dont look in the basement 2 continues 1973 storyline. Click here to purchase dont look in the basement 2 from lc films warning.
Brownrigg the director of the 1973 original, stars camilla carr who played harriet in the original film, libby hall from 1961s the naked witch, and dawn mcghee the daughter of the late bill mcghee who played sam in the first film. Dont look in the basement 2 was produced by david rennke source productions and daniel redd rdm productions and is currently available on all major vod outlets as well as a special edition 2disc bluray that features the original film for the first time on bluray. Dont look in the basement the original dont film makes its way to bluray with the directors sons 2015 sequel courtesy of brinkvision. This gives it a strong connection to the look and atmosphere of the original as well. Dont look in the basementdont look in the basement 2 blu. Dont look in the basement 1973 by lightning at tuesday, september 20, 2016 0 storyline. Dont look in the basement 2 premiered at the dallas international film festival at midnight on april 10th 2015. Brownrigg not knowing a camera from a hole in the ground, but dont look in the basement achieves a rare brooding atmosphere when not often padding its runtime. Dont look in the basement 1973 download full hd youtube.
One could probably scribe a convincing dissertation on director s. Dont look in the basement and dont open the door represent cheap, mild thrills, with an emphasis on the former. Stephens was murdered by one of the patients and his successor, dr. The film takes place at a pretty messed up sanitarium run by dr. Its my tiny little fortress of solitudesurrounded by junk. The film was shot in texas in marchapril 2014 and used several of the same locations from the original film. Dont look in the basement is an odd curiosity, but not in the gritty grindhouse way where weird wonders of that era can give off eerie vibes to 21stcentury eyes. Dont look in the basement 2 was announced with anthony brownrigg, son of s.
It played at mostly driveins along with last house on the left and the house that vanished. A new nurse comes to work at an institution for the criminally insane, and after the head of the institution is murdered by a psychotic killer with an ax, the inmates take over the asylum. Dont look in the basement 1973 trailer 1080p youtube. She encounters quite the cast of characters which made the film enjoyable. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients. Dont look in the basement 2 2015 voices from the balcony. Dont look in the basement 2 is the followup to the original film, directed and cowritten by tony brownrigg, the son of the late s. Brownrigg, written by tim pope and starring bill mcghee, former playboy model rosie holotik, and anne macadams about homicidal patients at an insane asylum. Watch dont look in the basement 1 full movie free online. Dont look in the basementsnowbeast dvd, 2017 for sale. Streaming dont look in the basement full movie engsub watch dont look in the basement full english full movie online dont look in the basement full film online watch dont look in the basement. Cult horror film dont look in the basement gets a sequel. R 1h 29min horror, thriller september 1973 usa original title.
Dont look in the basement was a shocking hit back in 1972 even though it featured no stars or much of a budget. Nurse charlotte beale arrives at the isolated stephens sanitarium to work, only to learn that dr. Originaly actress camilla carr returns for a featured role in the film. In his feature film dont look in the basement 2 director and coscreenwriter anthony brownrigg continues the storyline of the original 1973 basement film directed by his late father s. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of dont look in the basement with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. If you loved children shouldn t play with dead things, twisted brain, blood feast, and other 1960s1970s low budget splatter horror, youll love don t look in the basement. Oct 14, 2015 for all others, though, its best to heed the advice offered by the title of our film today1973s dont look in the basement. Dont look in the basement 1973dont look in the basement 2 2015 bluray directors. Dont look in the basement pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released dont look in the basement pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes.
Cowriterdirector tony brownrigg is the son of director s. Yep, an actual sequelnot, as last house got, a remake. The asylum, tenants, and staff are presented from an outsiders perception. Turns out dont look in the basement 2 director anthony brownrigg is the son of s.
Lensed in texas on a shoestring budget and in a single location, this dark madhouse shocker starts. This film is more commonly known as don t look in the basement, and was one of the video nasties banned in britain, but released uncut in 2005. If you loved children shouldnt play with dead things, twisted brain, blood feast, and other 1960s1970s low budget splatter horror, youll love dont look in the basement. If you are a poe fan, then you might have realised that this film is an adaptation of the system of doctor tarr and professor fether. Don t look in the basement 2 directed by anthony brownrigg the son of s. Dont look in the basementdont look in the basement 2 bluray. The film is set in an experimental insane asylum where. In this horror film, the strange policies of a mental institution lead to the death of its director. Don t look in the basement and don t open the door represent cheap, mild thrills, with an emphasis on the former. A young nurse arrives at an isolated sanitarium where the lunatics are truly taking over the asylum. Dont look in the basement dvd region 1 us import ntsc dvd inspired by a poe short story, charlotte rosie holotik has come to work at an asylum after the doctor had recently been killed. A young nurse finds a job in an isolated southern madhouse. Dont look in the basement 1973 official trailer youtube. Over forty years later, the only known survivor returns only to find the ghosts of the past have not been resting in peace.
The sequel was shot in the same location as the original with one of the original cast members returning, and continuing the 1973 storyline, set 40 years in the future. However for fans of outlandish vintage fare, its a film that should win masses over. Basement is too goofy to be in the same league as its darker drivein brethren, and too boring to ever warrant a second trip inside its not mysterious enough walls. Unlike his fathers film, which was a cheap, grainy, lofi effort none of which prevented it from being an effective shocker, tonys film is surprisingly polished, boasting crisp cinematography and solid performances. Happily i can report that he did just that and dont look in the basement 2 not only kicks all sorts of ass but is also a great companion to the original film. With bill mcghee, jessie lee fulton, robert dracup, harryette warren. Dont look in the basementdont look in the basement 2. Brownrigg and it remained popular throughout the last couple decades thanks to its public domain status, which meant people had easy access to it.
When it comes to unorthodox pictures, dont look in the basement ranks quite high on the list. In 1972, the patients and doctors at stephens sanitarium were brutally murdered. Dec 09, 2014 despite some seriously threadbare production values, don t look in the basement, aka the forgotten 1973, is wonderfully weird and deliriously demented. Brownrigg who directed the original film was behind it if you have. The film is essentially about a new nurse that begins her job in the sanitarium. It has a lot of heart and it is obvious that a lot of hard work, dedication, and just genuine love went into the project on the part of everyone involved with the making of the movie. Lensed in texas on a shoestring budget and in a single location, this dark madhouse shocker starts out messedup and just gets more messedup as it goes along. Bill mcghee, as sam, the lobotomized patient who just wants someone to float his boat, does an incredibly good job. Make no mistake about it, if you go with this film, probably the original inmates run the asylum movie, you will feel very unsettled by the ending. Dec 03, 2014 dont look in the basement is an odd curiosity, but not in the gritty grindhouse way where weird wonders of that era can give off eerie vibes to 21stcentury eyes. Ever since the days of the vhs boom, this is a title i have been interested in. When i heard that a sequel was in the works i was a little skeptical until i heard that tony brownrigg son of the late, great s.
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