Review of Don't Look in the Basement (1973) by Becky J — 03 Nov 2008

People love this one, I didn't. Reminded me of a crap version of Spiderbaby.

This review of Don't Look in the Basement (1973) was written by Becky J on 03 Nov 2008.

Don't Look in the Basement has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael B (2,768) on 05 May 2012

I thought this movie was funny, fairly clever plot, Very slow, but if your going back to watch old scary movies what can you expect…

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By Rick V (111) on 14 Apr 2015

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By James H (4,675) on 10 Nov 2009

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Despite what my niece says, this is a slightly better than average 70s B horror. Badly acted & predictable, yet kinda creepy…

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By Lew I (18) on 20 Sep 2009

I'm not sure if this was suppossed to be a horror flick, either that or my copy was cut to ribbons. worth a watch but predictable ending…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 06 Aug 2010

Just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. Will the screaming ever stop? Seriously, this is such a piece of shit…

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