Review of Basket Case (1982) by Lachlan C — 09 Sep 2008

Basket Case is quite simply the best film ever. How it was never even nominated at the Oscars is a joke! Does any agree with me that Belile (the half brother) looks like a mountain?

This review of Basket Case (1982) was written by Lachlan C on 09 Sep 2008.

Basket Case has generally received positive reviews.

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