366 Weird Movies may earn commissions from purchases made through product links.
Discussed in this episode:
Close-Up: an Odd-yssey (2026?): Lucy takes a cosmic journey to Mars with her pot dealer. Expanded from the psychedelic short of the same name; primary shooting is complete, but the eventual release date (and release method) is unknown. Producers Nick Gatsby and Skye Armenta are seeking an additional $2000 and change (figures differ and are subject to change), mostly to secure music rights. Close-Up: An Odd-ysey on Gofundme.
Freaked (1993): Read Rob Steele’s review. Alex Winter‘s freaky cult comedy is newly restored in 4K and available on video-on demand; also on a packed 4K UHD/Blu-ray collector’s edition currently available directly from Drafthouse Films. Freaked on VOD.
I Love Boosters (2026?): We know almost nothing about Boots Riley‘s next feature except that it revolves around shoplifters, will be distributed by Neon, and has cast that includes Keke Palmer, Demi Moore, Lakeith Stanfield, and Naomie Ackie. We’re also almost sure that Riley is as incapable of making a film that’s not weird as he is making a movie that’s not Marxist. More details at Deadline.
Obex (2025): Read Giles Edwards’ festival capsule. In the 1980s, a computer nerd enters a video game searching for his missing dog. We now have an official theatrical release date for this weird Albert Birney indie: January 9, 2026. Obex official site.
The Sleepless Girl (202?): François Chang plans on adapting his dream-reality blurring short film about a man who may exist only in a dream and his coma-bound dreamer. Proudly surreal, it’s been in pre-production for 2 years and is now seeking Japanese funding to make it a reality. Good luck to Chang. The notice comes via Variety.
Ultra (202?): Another in-development psychological thriller, this one about a grieving endurance runner in a Death Valley marathon. Shailene Woodley is attached, but we’re not sure how far along this is (and how weird it will eventually be). More at Variety.
Yorgos Lanthimos taking a break?: After making three (excellent and weird) movies in three years, Yorgos Lanthimos feels it necessary to publicly announce that he will be taking a break from filmmaking. Not sure how concerned we should be, but we’d wager Lanthimos, who’s only 52, can’t bear to stay out of the game for long. The news come from Deadline.
WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:
No guest scheduled for next week on Pod 366, but Greg and Giles will return with all the weird news and new releases. In written reviews, Shane Wilson gets funky with Welcome Home, Brother Charles (1975), while Gregory J. Smalley catches up on his Halloween backlog with V/H/S Halloween (2025). Onward and weirdward!
In a nearer future the movie “Reflection in a Dead Diamond” will be streaming from the future date of 5th December on Shudder.
An article from the past for confirmations sake.
https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3913061/reflection-in-a-dead-diamond-trailer-arthouse-meets-grindhouse-in-shudders-stylish-spy-thriller/