Basement Ghosts

BASEMENT GHOSTS provides a chilling assessment of the major contributors to the recent growth of neo-fascist movements, and how young extremists can be turned away from a life of hatred in this 8mm homage to wartime propaganda videos.

  • Ryan Patrick McDonald
    Director
  • Ryan Patrick McDonald
    Writer
  • Ryan Patrick McDonald
    Producer
  • Kierstyn J Parks
    Producer
  • Bradley C Greeley
    Key Cast
    "The Shape"
  • Ryan Patrick McDonald
    Key Cast
    "The Clown"
  • Michael Lawlor
    Key Cast
    "The Grifter/Friend #1"
  • Natalie E Higdon
    Key Cast
    "Friend #2"
  • Katie Normore
    Key Cast
    "Friend #3"
  • Lindsey Parsons
    Key Cast
    "Friend #4"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    8mm, Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Film Basement Horror Film Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 23, 2024
    World Premiere
    Winner - Best Premise
  • 31 Days of Cine
    Augusta, GA
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Fogfest
    St. John's, NL
    Canada
    November 19, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Ryan Patrick McDonald