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Rue Morgue’s CineMacabre Movie Nights series presents “BASKET CASE” 4K restoration!

Rue Morgue’s CineMacabre Movie Nights series returns with a very special screening of Frank Henenlotter’s BASKET CASE in a brand new 4K restoration! (Wednesday, April 25 at 8 PM – 10 PM exclusively at The Royal Cinema – Toronto)

Brotherly love takes a whole new spin when Duane arrives in New York with a basket containing his deformed and previously-conjoined brother, Belial. Belial resents being cut off from his brother against their will when they were children, so the two seek out revenge against the doctor responsible for their detaching. Matters become complicated for the brothers when Duane befriends a nurse named Sharon, and everything culminates in a bloody mess.

Don’t miss Frank Henenlotter’s cult flick in a brand new 4K restoration! See all the crooks-and-nannies of the revolting horror that is BASKET CASE up on the big screen at The Royal Cinema!

CONTENT WARNING: Basket Case contains scenes that might be upsetting or triggering to some viewers.

Rue Morgue’s CineMacabre Movie Nights promise the best of classic and contemporary horror at The Royal Cinema – once a month, every month.

Tickets now available!

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