Basket Case (1982) — Screenplay
A young man and his deformed Siamese twin, hidden in a basket, hunt down the doctors who cruelly separated them, seeking bloody revenge.
- Written by
- Frank Henenlotter
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror
- Length
- 101 pages
This cult horror-comedy is a masterclass in blending grotesque body horror with deadpan humor, creating a tone that is both unsettling and absurdly funny. Its tightly paced, low-budget structure proves how effective a simple premise and strong character dynamic can be, making it a valuable study in genre-bending storytelling.
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