Don't Look in the Basement (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1973, Don't Look in the Basement is a thriller and horror film directed by S.F. Brownrigg, running about 89 minutes. “Hell... has found a new home!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Don't Look in the Basement stars Bill McGhee as Sam, Jessie Lee Fulton as Jane St. Claire, Robert Dracup as Ray Daniels and Harryette Warren as Jennifer D., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Don't Look in the Basement has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Look in the Basement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look in the Basement tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Look in the Basement (1973)?
- In US, Don't Look in the Basement is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Look in the Basement worth watching?
- Don't Look in the Basement holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Look in the Basement?
- Don't Look in the Basement stars Bill McGhee, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Dracup, Harryette Warren and Michael Harvey.
- When was Don't Look in the Basement released?
- Don't Look in the Basement was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.