The Man in My Basement (2025) is a psychological thriller directed by Nadia Latif, adapted from Walter Mosley’s 2004 novel. Set in 1990s Sag Harbor, New York, the film follows Charles Blakey (Corey Hawkins), a Black man facing financial ruin who rents his basement to the enigmatic Anniston Bennet (Willem Dafoe).
What begins as a financial arrangement spirals into a tense psychological drama, exploring themes of race, power, trauma, and morality. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in select theaters on September 12, 2025. It is now available for streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the U.K.
Basic Details:
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Title: The Man in My Basement
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Director: Nadia Latif
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Cast: Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop, Tamara Lawrance
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Genre: Psychological Thriller
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Language: English
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Runtime: 115 minutes
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Distributor: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (U.K.)
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Release Date: September 12, 2025 (theatrical), September 26, 2025 (streaming)
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Based on: The novel by Walter Mosley
