Hulu Reveals First Look at The Man in My Basement

ailer for a new horror thriller called The Man in My Basement. Directed by Nadia Latif and co-written with author Walter Mosley, this movie is based on Mosley’s acclaimed novel and promises to be a genre-bending experience. It combines the haunted-house formula with social commentary, creating a story that is both unsettling and thought-provoking.

The film is set in Sag Harbor, New York, a historically Black enclave, and follows the story of Charles Blakey, played by Corey Hawkins. Charles is struggling with unemployment, debt, and the impending loss of his ancestral home. When a mysterious businessman named Anniston Bennet, played by Willem Dafoe, offers to rent Charles’ basement for the summer in exchange for cash, Charles agrees without asking questions. But soon, both literal and metaphorical demons begin to emerge.

The teaser trailer hints at an atmospheric and cerebral horror story, with tension between the characters played by Hawkins and Dafoe. Supported by a strong cast including Anna Diop and Tamara Lawrance, the film explores themes of race, generational trauma, and moral corruption, setting it apart from typical horror movies. It aims to unsettle, interrogate, and linger with the audience long after the credits roll.

While a release date has not been announced yet, The Man in My Basement is already gaining attention as one of Hulu’s boldest offerings. Combining elements of gothic horror and psychological warfare, this movie looks like it will get under your skin and stay there.