The Man in My Basement
Synopsis
Down on his luck, Charles Blakey agrees to rent his basement to a mysterious stranger, unaware he may be letting in a force much darker than he imagined.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2025
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-10-12
Top Cast
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Corey Hawkins
Charles Blakey
Willem Dafoe
Anniston Bennett
Anna Diop
Narciss Gully
Jonathan Ajayi
Ricky Winkler
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Clarence Mayhew
Pamela Nomvete
Irene Littleneck
Tamara Lawrance
Bethany
Brian Bovell
Brent Blakey
Lizzie Lomas
Extine Blandford
Mark Arnold
Wilson Ryder
Kayla Meikle
Lainie
Tim Dewberry
Delivery Man
Bret Jones
John Paterson
Josiah Leonardo Kabeya
Young Charles
Miah Hasselbaink
Athalia
Dominique Tipper
Raelene
Olivia Michi Shrenzel
Hina
Shellia Kennedy
Peaches
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadia Latif
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Mosley, Nadia Latif
- Original Score
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Original Title
- The Man in My Basement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Protagonist Pictures, Good Gate Media, B.O.B. FilmHouse, Andscape
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadia Latif
Walter Mosley, Nadia Latif
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Ula Pontikos
Mark Towns
Dave Bishop, Nick Batzias, Len Rowles, Diane Houslin, Corey Hawkins
Department Leadership Roster
Nadia Latif
Director
Len Rowles
Producer
Diane Houslin
Producer
Kathrin Eder
Production Design
Ula Pontikos
Director of Photography
Mark Towns
Editor
Walter Mosley
Screenplay
Nadia Latif
Screenplay
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Original Music Composer
John Giwa-Amu
Producer
Lynn Ollie
Costume Design
Paul Kennington
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in My Basement
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man in My Basement about?
Down on his luck, Charles Blakey agrees to rent his basement to a mysterious stranger, unaware he may be letting in a force much darker than he imagined.
Who directed The Man in My Basement?
The Man in My Basement was directed by Nadia Latif.
Who stars in The Man in My Basement?
The principal cast of The Man in My Basement includes Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop, Jonathan Ajayi, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr.
When was The Man in My Basement released and how long is it?
The Man in My Basement was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Man in My Basement make at the box office?
The Man in My Basement grossed $3K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in My Basement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in My Basement was composed by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.
Is The Man in My Basement based on a book or true story?
The Man in My Basement is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Mosley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in My Basement?
The Man in My Basement holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).