Penguin Pete, Giles, and Greg announce the nominees for the 16th Annual Weirdcademy Awards (covering movies from 2025). But first, they start by previewing this week's only debuting weird movie, the "psychedelic jungle thriller" "Wetiko."

Vote in the main Weidcademy Awards categories: https://366weirdmovies.com/your-vote-determines-the-winner-of-the-16th-annual-weirdcademy-awards/

View and vote for the shorts: https://366weirdmovies.com/vote-for-the-weirdest-short-film-of-2025/

ERRATA:

*Andre Holland and Gil Gex are both American.

*Emma Stone lost last year's Weirdest Actress race to Demi Moore in "The Substance"

*Emma Stone has not been nominated for 3 Academy Awards in a row (she was not nominated last year)

Penguin Pete, Giles, and Greg announce the nominees for the 16th Annual Weirdcademy Awards (covering movies from 2025). But first, they start by previewing this week's only debuting weird movie, the "psychedelic jungle thriller" "Wetiko."Vote in the main Weidcademy Awards categories: https://366weirdmovies.com/your-vote-determines-the-winner-of-the-16th-annual-weirdcademy-awards/View and vote for the shorts: https://366weirdmovies.com/vote-for-the-weirdest-short-film-of-2025/

ERRATA:

*Andre Holland and Gil Gex are both American.

*Emma Stone lost last year's Weirdest Actress race to Demi Moore in "The Substance"

Tom Lee Rutter ("Pocket Film of Superstitions") joins Greg and Giles to discuss the week's weirdest home video releases: "Arco" on VOD; "Boys Go to Jupiter" on Blu-ray; the transgressive punk Blu-ray collection "Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology"; 1971's "Pink Narcissus" finally arrives on Blu-ray (while Giles temporarily disappears); existential noir "The Man Who Wasn't There" gets a 4K upgrade from Criterion; and "Tank Girl" and "Terror Firmer" also join Club 4K. Then we discuss "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," being sure to address The Shend, Devil's Nutting Day, and where to grab a bite in Kidderminster. "

The Pocket Film of Superstitions" limited edition: https://carniefeatures.bigcartel.com/product/the-pocket-film-of-superstitions-blu-ray-numbered-slipcase-art-cards-limited-edition-of-250

ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:

*"Arco" was indeed nominated for an Oscar.

*The latest Nick Zedd DVD release we could locate was from 2018.

*Lloyd Kaufman directed "Terror Firmer" 3 years after "Tromeo and Juliet." He directed "Citizen Toxie" immediately after "Terror Firmer."

Tom Lee Rutter ("Pocket Film of Superstitions") joins Greg and Giles to discuss the week's weirdest home video releases: "Arco" on VOD; "Boys Go to Jupiter" on Blu-ray; the transgressive punk Blu-ray collection "Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology"; 1971's "Pink Narcissus" finally arrives on Blu-ray (while Giles temporarily disappears); existential noir "The Man Who Wasn't There" gets a 4K upgrade from Criterion; and "Tank Girl" and "Terror Firmer" also join Club 4K. Then we discuss "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," being sure to address The Shend, Devil's Nutting Day, and where to grab a bite in Kidderminster. "

The Pocket Film of Superstitions" limited edition: https://carniefeatures.bigcartel.com/product/the-pocket-film-of-superstitions-blu-ray-numbered-slipcase-art-cards-limited-edition-of-250

ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:

*"Arco" was indeed nominated for an Oscar.

*The latest Nick Zedd DVD release we could locate was from 2018.

*Lloyd Kaufman directed "Terror Firmer" 3 years after "Tromeo and Juliet." He directed "Citizen Toxie" immediately after "Terror Firmer."

Director Florian Frerichs joins Greg and Giles this week to discuss his film "Dream Story" ["Traumnovelle"], based on the same 1926 source novel as Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" and now streaming in the USA. First, the hosts run through the week's new releases--A "Brotherhood of the Wolf" steelbook, Jesus horror "The Carpenter's Son" on DVD, and the early Katsuhito Ishii crime curiosity "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl," on Blu-ray for the first time in North America. They also take a brief look at what intrigues them in this year's Slamdance lineup. Then Florian Frerichs joins to discuss what made him want to adapt this story that's already been adapted multiple times, working with Klaus Kinski's son Nikolai, Berlin sex shops, and where to grab a bite if you happen to find yourself in Germany's capital city.

"Dream Story" ("Traumnovelle") is available to rent on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies.

ERRATA

*There are no general admission online passes for this year's Slamdance.

*Tom Lee Rutter's movie is "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," not "The Pocket Book of Superstitions"

Director Florian Frerichs joins Greg and Giles this week to discuss his film "Dream Story" ["Traumnovelle"], based on the same 1926 source novel as Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" and now streaming in the USA on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies. First, the hosts run through the week's new releases--A "Brotherhood of the Wolf" steelbook, Jesus horror "The Carpenter's Son" on DVD, and the early Katsuhito Ishii crime curiosity "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl," on Blu-ray for the first time in North America. They also take a brief look at what intrigues them in this year's Slamdance lineup. Then Florian Frerichs joins to discuss what made him want to adapt this story that's already been adapted multiple times, working with Klaus Kinski's son Nikolai, Berlin sex shops, and where to grab a bite if you happen to find yourself in Berlin.

"Dream Story" ("Traumnovelle") is available to rent on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies.

ERRATA

*There are no general admission online passes for this year's Slamdance.

*Tom Lee Rutter's movie is "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," not "The Pocket Book of Superstitions"

Tatu & Veleda Heikkinen of "Haunters of the Silence" join Giles and Greg in this episode. In the week's news, they react to "Doctor Caligari's Cabinet of Wonders" announcement; Amanda Kramer's surrealist "By Design" in limited release; a Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray of Teuvo Tulio rarities; "Playtime" reissued in 4K by Criterion; and Arrow's limited edition re-release of the insane 1970s alien invasion movie "The Visitor." Then we discuss "Haunters of the Silence" (now streaming on Tubi), covering the sleep-paralysis archetype of the Man in the Hat, the dark ambient score, and where to eat in Portland, Oregon and what pizza to get in Joensuu, Finland.

Tatu & Veleda Heikkinen of "Haunters of the Silence" join Giles and Greg in this episode. In the week's news, they react to "Doctor Caligari's Cabinet of Wonders" announcement; Amanda Kramer's surrealist "By Design" in limited release; a Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray of Teuvo Tulio rarities; "Playtime" reissued in 4K by Criterion; and Arrow's limited edition re-release of the insane 1970s alien invasion movie "The Visitor." Then we discuss "Haunters of the Silence" (now streaming on Tubi), covering the sleep-paralysis archetype of the Man in the Hat, the dark ambient score, and where to eat in Portland, Oregon and what pizza to get in Joensuu, Finland.

With Greg knocked out of commission this week, "Penguin" Pete fills in to discuss the week's new releases with Giles. They cover the upcoming? Japanese horror? "Mag Mag"; surprise indie sci-fi hit "Iron Lung"; and "Obex" on VOD. Then it's bonus coverage of the New Beverly's February slate of "Europe and Hollywood's Finest Adult Films," an honorary mention of today's Canonically Weird movie, and a mention of some documentary called "Melania" that we recommend not seeing. Also, our longest Errata entry ever!

ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:

*The "exotic locale" Greg was at was bed, and the "good fight" he was carrying on was against the flu bug.

*"Iron Lung" opened last week but should be still playing in most areas.

*In case you misheard, the New Beverly will be showing "Flesh Gordon," not "Flash Gordon," on February 23.

*And finally, legal disclaimer: Pete should have said that the director of "Melania," Brett Ratner, was "in the Epstein files," not "on the Epstein Island list." We are aware of no evidence that Ratner visited the infamous island and believe Ratner denies it. He is mentioned many times in the Epstein files and the files include multiple pictures of him. In 2017, Ratner was accused of rape, and of sexual harassment by an additional 6 women; he denied the allegations but Warner Brothers severed ties with him. Before "Melania," he had not directed a movie since 2014. 366 Weird Movies stresses that all allegations against Ratner remain unproven; the only crime he has confessed to is directing "Melania."

With Greg knocked out of commission this week, "Penguin" Pete fills in to discuss the week's new releases with Giles. They cover the upcoming? Japanese horror? "Mag Mag"; surprise indie sci-fi hit "Iron Lung"; and "Obex" on VOD. Then it's bonus coverage of the New Beverly's February slate of "Europe and Hollywood's Finest Adult Films," an honorary mention of today's Canonically Weird movie, and a mention of some documentary called "Melania" that we recommend not seeing. Also, our longest Errata entry ever!

ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:

*The "exotic locale" Greg was at was bed, and the "good fight" he was carrying on was against the flu bug.

*"Iron Lung" opened last week but should be still playing in most areas.

*In case you misheard, the New Beverly will be showing "Flesh Gordon," not "Flash Gordon," on February 23.

*And finally, legal disclaimer: Pete should have said that the director of "Melania," Brett Ratner, was "in the Epstein files," not "on the Epstein Island list." We are aware of no evidence that Ratner visited the infamous island and believe Ratner denies it. He is mentioned many times in the Epstein files and the files include multiple pictures of him. In 2017, Ratner was accused of rape, and of sexual harassment by an additional 6 women; he denied the allegations but Warner Brothers severed ties with him. Before "Melania," he had not directed a movie since 2014. 366 Weird Movies stresses that all allegations against Ratner remain unproven; the only crime he has confessed to is directing "Melania."