Michael Raso - The Basement Super 8 Horror Anthology (3-Disc Blu-Ray)

Shot on Super 8mm Film in 1989 - Scanned and Restored in 4K by the Film Photography Project!

A lost Super 8mm horror classic returns from the dead!

Filmed in 1989, The Basement is a low-budget horror anthology from writer/director Timothy O'Rawe, produced and photographed by Film Photography Project founder Michael Raso, with FPP Podcast co-host John Fedele serving as Assistant Director!

THE STORY

Four strangers are mysteriously drawn into the dark, claustrophobic depths of a decaying basement. There, a mysterious hooded figure known as the Sentinel forces them to witness horrifying visions of the terrible crimes they are destined to commit. Their only alternative? Eternal damnation!

FROM SUPER 8MM TO BLU-RAY!

Originally shot in 1989, The Basement remained unfinished for more than 20 years before finally being completed with a new soundtrack and dialogue dub. 

Best of all, the Film Photography Project performed ALL of the film scanning and restoration for this release! Working from the original Super 8mm film elements, the FPP created beautiful new 4K scans, preserving this piece of independent horror history for a new generation.

The release also features newly discovered original audio from the 1989 production, along with a massive collection of vintage Super 8mm short films, television productions, and commercials, many newly scanned and restored by the FPP!

For fans of the FPP's MM Club (Movie Film Club) Podcast, this release is a special treat, featuring the early filmmaking work of Michael Raso and John Fedele!

SPECIAL FEATURES & CONTENTS

3-Disc Collector's Edition (2 Blu-rays + 1 Audio CD) - Region Free

• Scanned and restored in 4K from the original Super 8mm film elements by the Film Photography Project

• CD featuring the film's musical score

• Newly discovered original audio from the 1989 production

• Original English dialogue dub from the 2011 release

• NEW Audio Commentary with Producer Michael Raso and Composer Chris LaMartina

• NEW Audio Commentary with Producer Michael Raso and Writer/Director Timothy O'Rawe

• NEW Interview with Writer/Director Timothy O'Rawe

• NEW Interview with Producer Michael Raso

• NEW Interview with Casting Director Pamela Kramer

• Outtakes and Deleted Scenes

• Original Audition Reel

• TV News Spot

• Still Gallery

• Original Trailer

• Newly Created Subtitles

BONUS SHORT FILMS - 1984-1988

A fantastic collection of early independent productions, including newly scanned and restored Super 8mm films!

• Attack of the Potato People (1984) - HD

• CH1-0 (1984) - HD

• Sleep Perchance To (1984) - HD

• Vengeance (1984) - HD

• The Last Page (1985) - HD

• Evil Vision (1986) - HD

• Say No To Drugs (1986) - HD

• Wise Guy (1986) - SD

• The Halloween Tale (1987) - SD/HD

• The Halloween Tale - Outtakes (HD)

• Tag You're It (1987) - HD

• The Green Man (1987) - HD

• Ghoul School - Original Promo Film (1988) - HD

BONUS VINTAGE TV PRODUCTIONS & COMMERCIALS - 1989-1992

• Meadowlands Showcase: The Halloween Takeover (1989) - SD

• Armor Windows: Zombies at My Window TV Spot (1989) - SD

• Meadowlands Showcase: Creepy Tales (1989) - SD

• Meadowlands Showcase: Filmshorts Vol. 2 (1989) - SD

• Meadowlands Showcase: Long Is The Night When You Can't Get To Sleep (1990) - SD

• Horror Host TV Pilot (1990) - SD

• FBI Guys Episode (1992) - SD

• Compact Disc Den: Night of the Living Den TV Spot (1992) - SD

A SPECIAL RELEASE FOR FPP MOVIE FILM FANS!

Long before digital cameras made independent filmmaking accessible to everyone, aspiring filmmakers were creating movies with Super 8mm cameras, limited budgets, practical effects, and plenty of determination.

The Basement is a time capsule of that era, and this incredible collector's edition celebrates not only the feature film but an entire collection of independent productions from the days when Super 8mm was king!

Filmed on Super 8mm. Preserved by the Film Photography Project. Long live movie film!