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Discussed in this episode:
The Bride! (2026): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. The feminist Frankenstein flick with the literal spirit of Mary Shelley is now available digitally via “early access” (i.e. premium pricing). Rent or buy The Bride! on VOD.
ChaO (2025): Read Giles Edwards’ Apocrypha Candidate review. GKids puts this anime “little mermaid” tale that’s not Ponyo into theaters. ChaO US distributor site.
Exit 8 (2026): A man must find his way out of a subway labyrinth filled with deadly “anomalies.” Korean film based on a video game, but it’s from Neon and therefore comes with artistic credentials. Exit 8 official site.
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965): Read Alfred Eaker’s review. The Russ Meyer estate releases the killer Pussycat! to Blu-ray for the first time (with no extras). Buy Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
Heads or Tails? (2026): John C. Reilly stars as Buffalo Bill Cody in a surreal Spaghetti Western from the filmmakers behind Tale of King Crab (which we have yet to see). In limited release. No official site found.
Looking for an Angel (1999): Experimental art-house Japanese film that was apparently overlooked in its home country at release due to its queer content, rescued from obscurity by Vinegar Syndrome. Buy Looking for an Angel.
Mermaid (2026): A drug addict finds a reason to live when he discovers an injured mermaid. From the director of Butt Boy. Mermaid official site.
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (2025): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. The Chilean drag-queens-cause-AIDS-with-a-look magical realist feature hits physical media from Altered Innocence. Buy The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo.
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2024): Read Enar Clarke’s review. The Quay Brothers‘ version of the titular surreal short story by Bruno Schulz hits Blu-ray (no VOD or streaming options as of now). Buy Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass.
V/H/S Halloween (2025): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. Really, this anthology is only recommended for Casper Kelly‘s crazy candy segment, but collectors of the series may want the Blu-ray. Buy V/H/S Halloween.
NEPOTISM CORNER:
“The Anti-Science of Homophobia and Trans-Denial” –Pete Trbovich‘s “zero genders” article referenced in this week’s Pod on Medium (free account required)
WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:
Greg will take a week off (in front of camera) of Pod 366 next week, but Pete and a resurgent Giles Edwards will be on to keep you on top of all the week’s weird movie news. In written content, Micheal Diamades enters Exit 8 (see above), Shane Wilson rolls Rock-a-Doodle (1991), and Penguin Pete takes a U-Turn (1997), while Gregory J. Smalley is hopeful for the Resurrection of Bi Gan. Onward and weirdward!