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A basement monster that makes ET look like a warm welcome.
TMDB
44
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
47
Audience Score
50
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The Cellar (1989)

Dollar-store PoltergeistKid vs. cosmic horrorTexas-made nightmare fuel

Overview

Horror

A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents don't believe him, so he must kill the monster alone.

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monstergoredemonnative americanbased on short storysupernatural powerevil spiritcellaramerican indian
Childhood isolationDisbelieving authorityCultural appropriation of mythSuburban invasion

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

The monster suit deserves its own apology tour.

Acting

Patrick Kilpatrick commits to nonsense with straight face.

Best for:Solo: Laugh-screaming at practical effects with snacks.·Friends: Irony-forward group roast of 80s horror tropes.·Rewatch: Spotting every Comanche stereotype they crammed in.
Heads up:Gore: Surprisingly wet kills for a kid-centric plot.
Kevin Tenney

Director

Kevin Tenney

ReleasedNov 4, 1989
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Indian Neck Entertainment

Top Cast

Patrick Kilpatrick

Patrick Kilpatrick

Mance Cashen

Chris Miller

Chris Miller

Willy Cashen

Suzanne Savoy

Suzanne Savoy

Emily Cashen

Ford Rainey

Ford Rainey

T.C. van Houten

Lou Perryman

Lou Perryman

Kyle Boatwright

Danny Mora

Danny Mora

Chilo

Don Collier

Don Collier

Sheriff

Nick Gomez

Nick Gomez

Boy with Plane

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Based on a short story by David Henry Keller from 1932, proving Hollywood will mine ANYTHING.

Cultural

The film awkwardly blends Comanche mythology with generic demon tropes; actual Native consultants were notably absent from production.

YouTube

The Cellar (1989) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

The Cellar (1989) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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