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I Hate the Man in My Basement

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A lonely man who is still grieving the loss of his wife develops an unexpected crush on his dancing instructor, and he's not sure how to move forward with this romance due to an unusual situation in his basement.
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Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/07/2021
It's an intense story that's worth seeking out if you like movies that explore the dark sides of humanity ... The moral of the story is that people don't really know what extreme things they might do until they're pushed to the edge. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/11/2020
4.0/4.0
A micro-budgeted effort filmed over 14 days, I Hate the Man in my Basement carries with it that same sense of urgency and it radiates throughout the entire film. Go to Full Review
Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 04/23/2020
3/5
Though there are instances of hammy acting by the supporting cast, the two leads have good chemistry and realistically portray their characters. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 03/12/2020
4.5/5
Dustin Cook's intelligent script finds humour in the most difficult places even whilst denying viewers easy rewards. The characters are complex and intriguing, inhabiting a world in which nothing is fair. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat 02/28/2020
7/10
I Hate the Man in My Basement is a fun thrill ride that needs sharper twists and turns to match the intensity of the exciting plot idea presented. Go to Full Review
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@jadenjadendoug Dec 4 this movie is so underrated! the acting is fantastic and i can watch this movie over and over again definitely recommend. See more 03/20/2020 This a great little indie film. Performances are great and super emotional but not going to be for everyone. But I was up for it. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A lonely man who is still grieving the loss of his wife develops an unexpected crush on his dancing instructor, and he's not sure how to move forward with this romance due to an unusual situation in his basement.
Director
Dustin Cook
Producer
Dustin Cook, Chad Schultz
Screenwriter
Dustin Cook
Production Co
Spartafox, Green Pasture Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 43m
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