This week on Xenomania we dive into Basket Case, one of the strangest and most unforgettable cult horror movies of the 1980s.

The film follows Duane and the mysterious creature hidden inside the basket he carries everywhere he goes through New York City. What starts as a grimy revenge story quickly turns into something much stranger as the movie mixes body horror, dark comedy, sleaze, and pure exploitation energy into one unforgettable experience.

Made on a tiny budget and shot in a raw, chaotic version of early 80s New York, Basket Case became a cult phenomenon because it feels completely unfiltered. The movie is weird, funny, uncomfortable, and somehow weirdly heartfelt underneath all the madness.

In this episode we discuss:

If you enjoy cult horror, practical effects, and chaotic 80s horror movies, Basket Case is essential viewing.