The Basement (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2018, The Basement is a horror film directed by Nathan Ives, running about 90 minutes. “One serial killer. Twelve personalities. The nightmare begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seemingly innocent man is abducted by a notorious L.A. serial killer, who forces his victims to switch roles with him so that he can enact his own capture, torture and murder.
Who’s in it. The Basement stars Cayleb Long as Craig Owen, Mischa Barton as Kelly Owen, Jackson Davis as Bill Anderson and Bailey Anne Borders as Bianca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Basement has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Basement page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Basement tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Basement (2018)?
- In US, The Basement is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Basement worth watching?
- The Basement holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Basement?
- The Basement stars Cayleb Long, Mischa Barton, Jackson Davis, Bailey Anne Borders and Maria Volk.
- When was The Basement released?
- The Basement was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.