Don't Look in the Basement
“Hell... has found a new home!”
Synopsis
A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients.
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Don't Look In The Basement (1973) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-21
Top Cast
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Bill McGhee
Sam
Jessie Lee Fulton
Jane St. Claire
Robert Dracup
Ray Daniels
Harryette Warren
Jennifer D.
Michael Harvey
Dr. Stephens
Jessie Kirby
Danny
Hugh Feagin
Sergeant Jaffee
Betty Chandler
Allyson King
Camilla Carr
Harriet
Gene Ross
Oliver W. Cameron
Annabelle Weenick
Geraldine Masters
Rosie Holotik
Charlotte Beale
Rhea MacAdams
Mrs. Callingham
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Pope
- Original Score
- Robert Farrar
- Original Title
- Don't Look in the Basement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Camera 2 Productions, Century Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S.F. Brownrigg
Tim Pope
Robert Farrar
Robert B. Alcott
Jerry Caraway
S.F. Brownrigg, Walter L. Krusz
Department Leadership Roster
S.F. Brownrigg
Director
Tim Pope
Writer
S.F. Brownrigg
Producer
Jerry Caraway
Editor
Florence Baker
Costume Design
Robert B. Alcott
Director of Photography
Robert Farrar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Look in the Basement
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What is Don't Look in the Basement about?
A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients.
Who directed Don't Look in the Basement?
Don't Look in the Basement was directed by S.F. Brownrigg.
Who stars in Don't Look in the Basement?
The principal cast of Don't Look in the Basement includes Bill McGhee, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Dracup, Harryette Warren, Michael Harvey.
When was Don't Look in the Basement released and how long is it?
Don't Look in the Basement was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Look in the Basement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Look in the Basement was composed by Robert Farrar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Look in the Basement?
Don't Look in the Basement holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).