The Man in My Basement is a psychological thriller set in the 1990s in Sag Harbor, New York. The story follows Charles Blakey (Corey Hawkins), an African American man grappling with financial ruin and the impending loss of his ancestral home. In a desperate bid to save his property, Charles agrees to rent out his basement to Anniston Bennet (Willem Dafoe), a mysterious white businessman. What begins as a simple transaction soon escalates into a tense and unsettling psychological game, forcing Charles to confront deep-seated issues of race, privilege, and identity. The film delves into themes of generational trauma and the complexities of moral choices.
đ Film Details
- Title: The Man in My Basement
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Director: Nadia Latif (feature directorial debut)
- Writers: Walter Mosley & Nadia Latif
- Producers: Diane Houslin, John Giwa-Amu, Dave Bishop, Len Rowlands
- Cast:
- Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey
- Willem Dafoe as Anniston Bennet
- Anna Diop as Narciss Gully
- Tamara Lawrance as Bethany
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Country: United States, United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Distributor: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (U.K.)
- Release Dates:
- September 5, 2025 â Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
- September 12, 2025 â Limited Theatrical Release
- September 26, 2025 â Streaming on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (U.K.)
- IMDb: The Man in My Basement (2025)
- Rotten Tomatoes: The Man in My Basement
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