Original Post Date: 05.03.17
I must be honest with you, I had no idea Basket Case had two sequels! For some reason, I thought the 1982 movie was a standalone horror classic because, let’s be honest, the way it ended was pretty much definitive [SPOILER ALERT]… both Duane and Belial fell to their death from the infamous New York hotel window.
Well, a couple of weeks ago while searching the web for a cool picture for one of my #memesbyMARATH posts for Basket Case (shout-out to Auntie) I stumbled upon a bunch of visually stimulating stills involving happy monsters and babies. So, long story short, I purchased Basket Case 3 immediately (felt indifferent about Basket Case 2 so maybe I’ll watch it, maybe not), got the dvd in the mail three days later, and just today finally (finally!), got a chance to sit down with my man and watch it for the very first time.
Basket Case 3: The Progeny (1991) was a really fun movie to watch, and I am not just saying it just to say it. NO! It was truly funny (cross my heart) and even reminded me to a handful of movies such as Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and even Forrest Gump. Dude, the actor who played Duane was on point with his comedic body language and facial expressions, he was really great! You could tell how his acting skills improved in the decade between the original movie and this sequel. And actually, everything improved, including the cinematography, special effects makeup, story, all of it.
And now that I think about it, part 3 could very well be its own thing… nah, scratch that, you would still need to know the backstory for the siblings, Duane and Belial, to understand why Duane loves Belial so much and why Belial hates Doctors so much.
Oh, that Belial, such a violent guy. When the cops kidnapped his babies he went on a murder rampage so brutal and gory that I kind of felt bad for the guys, kind of. And what about Granny Ruth? Such a strong and kind woman who had the balls to take all her unique friends on a road trip to go after a Doctor she trusted to deliver Mrs. Belial babies –Granny Ruth was the warrior and protector they all needed.
Before I wrap this post I must tell you who my favorite character was. Even thought there were so many colorful fellas, nobody was as jovial as Little Hal. He was also the smartest and the largest, look:
(OMG the birth scene got me LOL’ing IRL - click here to go watch it)
This fresh blood reminded me that it is awesome being different and that a loving environment is all we really need.
- Marath