Blu-ray Review – Basket Case 3: The Progeny

In "Basket Case 2," the series developed into a tale of community, where Duane and his deformed brother Belial finally found a home with a group of "Unique Individuals," learning to temporarily silence their murderous appetites and learn the warmth of acceptance. There was even a little sex thrown in there too, giving writer/director Frank Henenlotter a narrative direction for 1991's "Basket Case 3: The Progeny," which tries to pay off the eye-crossing conclusion of the last film with a newfound desire to transform what was once a creepy, icky horror picture into a demented Saturday morning cartoon, loaded with creatures and chaos. While it's made strictly for fans of the franchise, presenting the faithful with ample screen time for ghoulish celebration, "Basket Case 3: The Progeny" definitely keeps up Henenlotter's interests in the macabre and zany, successfully advancing the saga of Duane and Belial into trials of fatherhood and human acceptance. This final chapter isn't as memorable as its predecessors, but the effort isn't lazy, working hard to disrupt expectations and stage ridiculousness, though it becomes increasingly clear that Henenlotter has run out of ideas for his creation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com