The Man in My Basement

Set in Sag Harbor, New York, the story follows Charles Blakey, an unemployed man facing the loss of his ancestral home due to mounting debt. To save his property, he accepts a lucrative offer from Anniston Bennett, a mysterious white businessman with a European accent, to rent out his basement for the summer. As the arrangement begins, Charles encounters strange occurrences and disturbing visions, leading him into a frightening situation involving racial trauma and family secrets.

Directed by Nadia Latif, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Walter Mosley, the film is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States. The cast features Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey and Willem Dafoe as Anniston Bennett, alongside Anna Diop, Jonathan Ajayi, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, and Pamela Nomvete. Produced by Len Rowles, Diane Houslin, and John Giwa-Amu through companies including Protagonist Pictures and Good Gate Media, the movie blends elements of horror, mystery, and thriller over its 115-minute runtime. Since its release on September 12, 2025, the film has received a modest response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.4/10 on TMDB based on 76 votes.