Beyond the Basement Door
“What needs to be locked away?”
Synopsis
Alistair, a genetic researcher battling terminal cancer, makes a mysterious deal that saves his life— but the cost is locked behind his basement door. For 72 hours, he must not open it, no matter what he hears. As time passes, paranoia takes hold. Reality begins to slip. Haunted by visions of a woman in blue and harassed by suspicious neighbors and a jealous ex-boss, Alistair's mind begins to fracture. What’s behind the door? Why does it call to him?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 2013
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Huls
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Huls
- Original Score
- Petter Wahlback
- Original Title
- Beyond the Basement Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Ten Wing Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Huls
Jason Huls
Petter Wahlback
Paul G. Lyzun
Jason Huls, Paul G. Lyzun
Paul A. Brooks, Gale Murrin, Will Quinton, Kevin Yarger, Jason Huls
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Huls
Director
Jason Huls
Writer
Paul G. Lyzun
Director of Photography
Paul A. Brooks
Producer
Gale Murrin
Producer
Will Quinton
Producer
Kevin Yarger
Producer
Jason Huls
Producer
Paul G. Lyzun
Producer
Jason Thibeault
Producer
Jason Huls
Editor
Paul G. Lyzun
Editor
Ron Rotondo
Production Design
Michael Fernandez
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Basement Door
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What is Beyond the Basement Door about?
Alistair, a genetic researcher battling terminal cancer, makes a mysterious deal that saves his life— but the cost is locked behind his basement door. For 72 hours, he must not open it, no matter what he hears. As time passes, paranoia takes hold. Reality begins to slip. Haunted by visions of a woman in blue and harassed by suspicious neighbors and a jealous ex-boss, Alistair's mind begins to fracture. What’s behind the door? Why does it call to him?
Who directed Beyond the Basement Door?
Beyond the Basement Door was directed by Jason Huls.
Who stars in Beyond the Basement Door?
The principal cast of Beyond the Basement Door includes Steve Christopher, Daniel Roebuck, Richard Pryor Jr., Jacob Alexander, Larna Smith.
When was Beyond the Basement Door released and how long is it?
Beyond the Basement Door was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Basement Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Basement Door was composed by Petter Wahlback.