Matt Mitler, born in 1955, is an American actor who carved his niche in the realm of cult cinema. He is notable for his roles in The Mutilator (1985) and Basket Case 2 (1990), where he embodies the eccentric characters that define the genre. Mitler's work extends beyond film; he founded Dzieci Theatre in 1997, focusing on performance art that engages with therapeutic practices. His contributions to the arts reflect a commitment to exploring the human experience, making him a compelling figure in the landscape of exploitation and horror cinema.
Basket Case 2
Having survived their fall at the end of the first film, Duane Bradley and his hideously deformed brother Belial are rescued from the hospital by an elderly woman named Ruth who, along with her beautiful granddaughter, are the caretakers of an extended family of similarly deformed individuals. When a snooping tabloid reporter and a sleazy photographer threaten to endanger the community's welfare, the two brothers join with the freaks to defend their privacy with a vengeance.
