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POD 366, EP. 159: ANTENNA’S UP – ANTENNA RELEASING’S BILLY RAY BREWTON & RYAN VERRILL

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Antenna Releasing: A new boutique theatrical/physical media distribution company run by guests Billy Ray Brewton and Ryan Verrill along with Francis Galluppi (not appearing in this episode)

Alpha (2025): After a girl gets a homemade tattoo, her mother fears she may have acquired a disease that will turn her into a statue. Julia Ducournau’s third feature has not earned the critical or audience buzz of Raw or Titane, but still appears to be strange stuff. In limited release this week. Alpha US distributor site.

The Bride! (2026): A mad doctor reanimates a woman to serve as companion for his male monster creation; for some reason, this happens in 1920s Chicago. Last week, we ignored ‘s “punk feminist” remake of The Bride of Frankenstein, and it’s tanking at the box office, but some reports (“chaotic, weird and beautiful”–Cleveland Plain Dealer) suggest that this may be a wilder and more interesting mess than we originally supposed. The Bride! official site.

Blue Sunshine (1977): Read El Rob Hubbard’s review. The “bad acid turns people into bald maniacs year later” cult film just got a 4K release last year; this stripped-down standard edition lacks the booklet, poster, and the soundtrack CD, but includes all the other numerous extra features. Buy Blue Sunshine.

Dead Lover (2025): A gravedigger reanimates her dream man in a campy and gonzo spin on Frankenstein. These special screenings in the UK and Ireland only are advertised as being presented in Stink-O-Vision (stench unspecified.) We hope it presages a US theatrical run in the near future. Dead Lover venues and tickets (UK & Ireland, Mar. 20-Apr. 10).

Viridiana (1961): Read Alfred Eaker’s review. ‘s celebrated anticlerical drama from the end of his Mexican period isn’t weird by the director’s early and late standards, but is still recommended. This is the 4K UHD upgrade (standard Blu-ray included) of the previous DVD-only release. (Also note: when we checked, it was $3 cheaper to buy the 2-disc combo than it was to buy the solo Blu-ray.) Buy Viridiana.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

No guest scheduled for next week’s Pod 366, but Giles, Greg, and Pete will return to discuss the week’s weird movies. In written content, Shane Wilson knocks the conjoined twin pseudo-documentary musical biopic Brothers of the Head (2005) out of the reader suggestion queue, Micheal Diamades investigates whether there’s any substance to ‘s latest AI feature Incorporeal Man, and Enar Clarke takes a Splendid Outing (1978) on Blu-ray, while Gregory J. Smalley plans to check out what’s the deal with The Bride! (see above). And on Sunday we’ll announce the winners of the Weridcademy Awards (still time to vote for features and shorts if you haven’t cast your ballot yet). Onward and weirdward!

Pod 366: A Weird Movies Podcast

POD 366, EP. 158: THE 2025-26 WEIRDCADEMY AWARDS NOMINEES

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Wetiko (2025): Billed as a “psychedelic jungle thriller,” this low-budget Mexican trip movie is in theaters this week in New York, LA, and a few large hip cities, but will probably show up on VOD very soon. Wetiko at Dekanalog.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

Join next week’s Pod 366 as we interview Ryan Verrill and Billy Ray Brewton from new boutique distributor Antenna Releasing about the current state of cult film distribution. (Ryan also runs the Disc-Connected podcast and website.)  In written content, Shane Wilson  rummages through the reader-suggestion queue for the obscure Ukrainian action (?) film Overturn: Awakening of the Warrior (2013), Micheal Diamades also ventures into the queue for India’s “almost completely incomprehensible” Om Dar-B-Dar (1988), and Gregory J. Smalley joins the reader suggestion crowd to suffer through Visions of Suffering (2018). Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366, EP. 157: IN THE GUTTER WITH TOM LEE RUTTER OF “POCKET FILM OF SUPERSTITIONS”

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The Pocket Film of Superstitions (2023): A narrator elucidates various superstitions whilst they are presented onscreen.

Arco (2025): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. France’s remarkable (but only kind of weird) sci-fi children’s story about a time-traveling kid in a rainbow suit is now available on VOD for purchase or rental (premium pricing, so purchase is currently the better option). Buy or rent Arco (premium pricing).

Boys Go to Jupiter (2024): Read Giles Edwards’ review. ‘s comic animation about a gig economy teen hustler and aliens comes to Blu-ray with a number of neato extras: commentary, music videos, and four Glander shorts. Buy Boys Go to Jupiter.

The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001): A Cold War barber finds himself involved in a blackmail scheme that goes wrong. This existential noir from the is in our reader-suggested queue, and is now on 4K UHD from the in a new transfer (otherwise the same as the original Criterion Blu-ray). Buy The Man Who Wasn’t There.

Pink Narcissus (1971): Read Enar Clarke’s review. As expected, this groundbreaking  homoerotic arthouse experimental feature has finally appeared on Blu-ray after its restoration and rerelease. Buy Pink Narcissus.

Tank Girl (1995): Read Ryan Aarsets review. The 90s feminist post-apocalyptic cult film about a girl and her tank joins the ranks of 4K UHD releases this week. Buy Tank Girl.

Terror Firmer (1999): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. Troma rolls out another 4K UHD of one of their catalog “classicks,” as always packed with bonuses. Buy Terror Firmer.

“Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology”: Five films from a punk DIY 80s-90s filmmaker whose work is unfamiliar to us, but who is compared to early and . Buy “Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology”.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

No guest scheduled for next week’s Pod 366 (unless you count a pop-in from “Penguin” Pete Trbovich). The week after, we should have Ryan Verrill and Billy Ray Brewton from new boutique distributor Antenna Releasing on to discuss the current state of cult film distribution and other topics of interest to our core audience. At any rate, we’ll bring you all the weird movie news that’s fit to discuss. In written content, Giles Edwards will catch you up on the rest of the SlamDance 2026 slate (shorts and a feature); Micheal Diamades takes another bullet for the rest of the staff and covers the infamous, frequently banned bestiality-themed Belgian feature Vase de Noces (1974); Shane Wilson recommends the only-slightly-less-transgressive and “actually insane” trash talk show satire United Trash [AKA The Slit] (1996); and Gregory J. Smalley tries to find a purpose for Thailand’s reincarnated vacuum cleaner romance A Useful Ghost (2025). Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366, EP. 156: FLORIAN FRERICH’S “DREAM STORY”

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Traumnovelle [Dream Story] (2024): Disturbed by his wife’s fantasies of infidelity, a physician crashes a secret orgy. An adaptation of the same novel that inspired  ‘s Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001): Read Giles Edwards’ review. For collectors, a 4K Steelbook limited edition (Amazon exclusive) of ‘ crazy period Gothic horror/mystery. Buy Brotherhood of the Wolf.

The Carpenter’s Son (2025): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. A DVD only version of the gimmicky “Jesus horror movie” starring as “the carpenter.” Buy The Carpenter’s Son.

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1998): Two refugees (Shie Kohinata and ) are on the run from oodles of odd yakuza in what the promotional material calls a “surreal crime comedy.” To our knowledge, ‘s sophomore film had not previously been released here on Blu-ray; Discotek rectifies the situation. Buy Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl.

Slamdance (Feb. 19 to Feb. 35, Los Angeles, CA)

Slamdance began its life as a cheaper, punkier alternative to Sundance, spotlighting microbudget films. With Sundance’s departure from Park City, UT, Slamdance has relocated its base of operations to Los Angeles. We can usually find one weird film at Slamdance (previous standouts include Man Under Table and Dave Made a Maze), but distribution prospects for these films can be iffy. Here are the two films we spotlighted as the most likely weird breakout candidates this year:

  • Matapanki – a n alcoholic Chilean punk gains superpowers after drinking some mysterious booze.
  • Tony Odyssey – Tony and his friend Ivy rip off their crooked employer, take his experimental psychedelic drug, and meet God. From Brazil.

Slamdance home page.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

Next week, of Pocket Film of Superstitions will be our guest on Pod 366. In written content, Micheal Diamades considers Can Dialectics Break Bricks? (1973), Shane Wilson is hypnotized by the budget sci-fi of LFO (2013), Giles Edwards checks out the slate at Slamdance (see above), and Gregory J. Smalley has fun with the rest of the “Krazee Kidz Video Party” collection from AGFA/Something Weird. Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366, EP. 155: TATU HEIKKINEN & VELEDA THORSSON-HEIKKINEN OF “HAUNTERS OF THE SILENCE”

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Haunters of the Silence (2025): Strange events beset a grieving husband in the wee hours of the night.

“3 X Teuvo Tulio”: Three movies from Finnish director Teuvo Tulio (whose work is often compared to Douglas Sirk and ), never before issued in the U.S. Two of these are from the 1940s—campy-but-daring melodramas Cross of Love and Restless Love—while the erotic Sensuela hails from the early 70s. Buy “3 X Teuvo Tulio”.

By Design (2025): A woman turns into a chair. stars in  a surreal outing from . Now in select theaters. By Design official website.

Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders (202?): A “contemporary take” on The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is upcoming from the Dowdle Brothers. , it seems, will take the title role. Read announcement at Variety.

Playtime (1967): Read the Canonically Weird entry! Nothing new here, just a 4K UHD upgrade of ‘s comedy from the . Buy Playtime.

The Visitor (1979): Read Ben Sunday’s List Candidate review. A new limited edition Blu-ray of the delightfully incoherent alien invasion film from Arrow, with new bonus features. The Visitor.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE: 

Next week, we are working on scheduling of Traumnovelle [Dream Story] for Pod 366. The week after, we’re working on scheduling of The Pocket Film of Superstitions. In written content, Micheal Diamades survives the zombie apocalypse/family drama Parvulos (2024), Shane Wilson encounters the original Bad Lieutenant (1992), Giles Edwards adopts Unicorn Boy (2023), and Gregory J. Smalley fills in one of our gaps with El (1953). Onward and weirdward!