After tackling Obsession in my last video, it seems only fitting to cover the other biggest horror film of the year: Backrooms. While watching the movie, I had this idea stick inside of my head. The idea of the minus world in the original Mario Bros. I realize you could point to any number of glitches in games that would also equally describe what happens under the hood of Kane Parsons' Backrooms, but Mario somehow fits it so eloquently. Staging it as three fears, I get to explain some of my favorite ideas about the film. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe to Weird Cinema & stay updated. Don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@weirdcinemashow/?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Me. Social: https://bsky.app/profile/weirdcinema.bsky.social Website: https://www.weird-cinema.com/ For Business Inquiries and General Discussion: ...

After shelling out $20 to rent Obsession on demand, I was so caught off guard by the familiarity of it that I felt compelled to make this video. Obsession is great not entirely because of its originality, but because of the way it recontextualizes cinema, TV, and horror all into one unique little package. I've never covered such a recent film here on Weird Cinema, but if you enjoyed the video, shout it out in the comments. Subscribe to Weird Cinema & stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/@weirdcinemashow/?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Me. Social: https://bsky.app/profile/weirdcinema.bsky.social Website: https://www.weird-cinema.com/ For Business Inquiries and General Discussion: [email protected] ============================= Recommended Playlist Weird Cinema Analysis Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR5Guq-L21kjMkE04Y2vsc7sqGT4p4zuf Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: This Horror Movie Has a Brutally Simple Ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwQ5eSCoSFU&t=90s The Sequel that Was Never...

There’s something about The Killer. A cop follows every rule, does everything right… and it still leads to failure. Meanwhile, a hitman breaks those same rules and somehow feels more honorable. In this video, I break down why that happens and what John Woo was really exploring with it. Part of Hong Kong’s heroic bloodshed era, alongside films like A Better Tomorrow, this isn’t just an action movie. It’s a story about code, loyalty, and what happens when the system stops making sense. If you’ve ever felt like doing the “right thing” made things worse, this is what I think is going on. Chapters: 00:00 Ch. 0 Intro 00:35 Ch. 1 When the Underworld Had Code 01:43 Ch. 2 Doing the Job, Taking the Blame 02:44 Ch. 3 When the Killer Cares 06:15 Ch....

There’s something off about The Beyond. Scenes don’t connect the way you expect, and the whole thing has this empty feeling that sticks with you after it’s over. In this video, I break down why that happens and what Lucio Fulci was doing with it. Part of the Gates of Hell trilogy, along with City of the Living Dead and The House by the Cemetery, this movie works differently from most horror. If it left you feeling weird and you couldn’t explain why, this is what I think is going on. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:16 The Film Feels Empty 02:57 Things Fall Apart 06:04 The Breach and Collapse 06:52 Complete Collapse 09:41 The Grey Horizon Subscribe to Weird Cinema & stay updated on the world’s most unusual films. https://www.youtube.com/@weirdcinemashow/?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Me. Social: https://bsky.app/profile/weirdcinema.bsky.social Website: https://www.weird-cinema.com/ ...

Most kung fu movies build their heroes through easy wins. The Prodigal Son tears that idea apart. In this video, I break down how Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao built a martial arts film around humiliation, deception, and the danger of never learning from your losses. Leung Chang’s reputation is fake. Ngai Fei’s is protected. Only one of them is forced to confront the truth. In retrospect, I wish I went more into Wing Chun with this one. A big part of the subtext of the movie, but I was so captured by the antagonist and protagonist both living a lie. Had to attack it from that angle. If you love Hong Kong cinema, martial arts films, or character-driven kung fu analysis, this one changes how you...

Opium and the Kung Fu Master is a Shaw Brothers kung fu film that asks an unusual question. What happens when a hero with power and authority chooses not to act? There’s a moment in the film that’s easy to miss. A man who should intervene sees what’s happening around him and stays silent. This video looks at how a kung fu hero can remain morally upright, yet slowly lose the right to intervene. Not because he turns evil but because inaction has a cost. This is a different style of video for me, and it’s focused less on plot and more on responsibility, addiction, and guilt within classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema. 00:00 Intro 00:42 People Expect Him to Act. 01:56 The Town Needs Him 03:22 He Doesn’t Act 05:22 Others Pay...

We are back once again, and this time we're delving deep into the world of Category III true crime cinema! These movies were dark, disturbing, and are not for the faint of heart. Films like The Untold Story and Dr. Lamb are just the tip of the iceberg. In this video we go deep into the weeds, but honestly, there's still so much more to talk about with this film rating. I hope we get to explore more in the near future! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - Dr. Lamb 05:13 - The Untold Story Films 08:27 - The Hello Kitty Mur*er Films 10:03 - Patrick & Kitty Movies 11:55 - The Tuen Mun R----- 13:30 - The Braemar Hill Crime 15:18 - The Kidnapping of Teddy Wang 16:53 - Water Tank M*rder Mystery 19:02...

Discover the incredible story of Jimmy Wang Yu, the actor who revolutionized kung fu cinema and lived a life filled with fame, controversy, and danger. From his rise as Shaw Brothers' biggest star with "The One-Armed Swordsman," to his rivalry with Bruce Lee, triad connections, and personal struggles, this video dives deep into the highs and lows of his career. Learn how he influenced martial arts movies, paved the way for stars like Jackie Chan (even saving his life), and left an unforgettable mark on Hong Kong cinema. 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Early Life 5:20 - The Big Boss: Raymond Chow 6:44 - Back to the Studios 11:52 - Jeanette Lin Tsui 18:07 - The Chinese Boxer 26:38 - Exiting Shaw Bros. 30:51 - The Dragon and the Screaming Tiger. 37:37...