BASKET CASE | 4K UHD | Arrow Films

B-HORROR | SLASHER HORROR | SUPERNATURAL HORROR | ACTION | COMEDY | CRIME | HORROR

Kevin VanHentenryck stars in this low-budget cult horror written and directed by Frank Henenlotter. Duane Bradley (VanHentenryck) has always looked after Belial, his deformed and formerly conjoined twin brother who lives in a wicker basket. Together they are seeking revenge on the surgeons who separated them years before but when Duane falls in love with Sharon (Terri Susan Smith), the brothers are at odds for the first time in their lives and no one is safe.

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Year: 1982
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: 18
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Runtime: 85 mins
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Director: Frank Henenlotter
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Starring: Bill Freeman, Joe Clarke, Ruth Neuman, Richard Pierce, Kevin VanHentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Lloyd Pace, Robert Vogel, Diana Browne
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Studio: Arrow Films
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Edition: Limited Edition
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Release Date: 29 Apr 2024
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Country of Release: United Kingdom
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Discs: 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc
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Region: 4K Blu-ray: Region free
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Video: Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
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Audio: English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English SDH
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Packaging: Slipcover in original pressing
Reversible cover
Booklet
Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included
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Barcode: 5027035026725
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Special Features

4K UHD (2160p) Limited Edition | Region Free | 4K restoration from original 16mm AB camera negative by the Museum of Modern Art (wetgate scan), approved by Frank Henenlotter | Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) | Reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Sara Deck | Double-sided fold-out poster (Sara Deck) | Collectors' booklet featuring writing by Michael Gingold and a Basket Case comic strip by Martin Trafford

New audio commentary with Frank Henenlotter and Kevin VanHentenryck

Archival audio commentary with Frank Henenlotter, producer Edgar Ievins, actor Beverly Bonner and filmmaker Scooter McRae

What's in the Basket? – feature-length documentary covering all three Basket Case films

In Search of the Hotel Broslin – archival location featurette

The Frisson of Fission: Basket Case, Conjoined Twins, and "Freaks" in Cinema – video essay by Travis Crawford

Basket Case 3-1/2: An Interview with Duane Bradley – short film by Frank Henenlotter

Me and the Bradley Boys – interview with actor Kevin VanHentenryck

A Brief Interview with Director Frank Henenlotter

Seeing Double: The Basket Case Twins – interview with actors Florence and Maryellen Schultz

Blood, Basket and Beyond – interview with actor Beverly Bonner

The Latvian Connection – featurette with producer Edgar Ievins, Ilze Balodis, Ugis Nigals, and Belial performer Kika Nigals

Slash of the Knife (1976, 30 min) – short film by Frank Henenlotter, with optional commentary by Henenlotter and playwright Mike Bencivenga

Basket Case and Slash of the Knife outtakes

Belial's Dream (2017, 5 min) – animated short by filmmaker Robert Morgan

Image galleries

Trailers, TV and radio spots

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