Title: Basket Case
Year: 1982
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Robert Vogel, Diana Browne
Description: Frank Henenlotter's *Basket Case* isn't just a splatter film; it's a visceral exploration of fractured identity and the monstrous consequences of societal rejection. This low-budget masterpiece, a symphony of practical effects and unsettling imagery, transcends its genre limitations. Duane's desperate, almost symbiotic, bond with his deformed brother Belial speaks volumes about the suffocating power of familial ties, twisted though they may be. The film's unsettling atmosphere, punctuated by moments of shocking violence, lingers long after the credits roll. It's a disturbing, darkly comedic journey into the underbelly of New York City, a place where societal outcasts find themselves trapped in a cycle of violence and despair. *Basket Case* remains a potent reminder of the human cost of isolation and the enduring power of brotherhood, however grotesque.