Monstrum: The Mythology of The Backrooms Explained
At PBS’ Monstrum, Emily Zarka talks about the mythology of The Backrooms–the online version. Watch here.
“Hanging with Dr. Z Live!”
Planet of the Apes‘ Dr. Zaius brings his popular YouTube talk show to the stage! “On February 28, 2026, Doctor Z welcomed Steve Agee, Jonah Ray, Kristin Chirico, and Rusty Steele’s Brother Remington, along with Carmine St. Pierre and the Steel Wheels for another peek behind the Hollywood […]
Faces of Death (2026) in the Era of the Algorithm
“During the past 20 years I know that my compulsion to understand death was much greater than just an obsession. My dreams have dictated my mission. But now it is time to witness the final moment, to discover the circle that forever repeats itself. The end of the […]
Fantastic Fest 2025: The Curse (Taiwan / Japan): Never Post
The Gutter’s own Carol Borden has some thoughts on Kenichi Ugana’s The Curse (Taiwan / Japan, 2025), now screening at Fantastic Fest 2025! Kenichi Ugana’s The Curse has the punk sensibility—down to its scratchy opening title card that looks like a punk zine cover—the gleeful gore, the dark […]
Hong Kong Fight Club!
Enjoy Shout Factory TV’s new free Channel, Hong Kong Fight Club! “Featuring genre-defining works from directing legends John Woo and Tsui Hark, alongside star-studded vehicles with Chow Yun-fat, Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jackie Chan and Leslie Cheung, the streaming channel from Shout! TV showcases the absolute greatest […]
Nikkatsu Film Archive
Like Shaw Brothers, Nikkatsu has started a film archive on YouTube. Watch dozens of Nikkatsu films for free at the Nikkatsu Film Archive. See them here and use the cc button for English subtitles. (Thanks, Earl!)
The Cultural Gutter 