Phantasmatapes
“The uncut version... Never shown on T.V.!”
Welcome to the 1980s TV horrorshow that never was. PHANTASMATAPES is a psychotronic VHS mixtape that reimagines THE REVENGE OF DR. X (a Japan-set creature feature that was written by Ed Wood) and THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE (the savage body horror film that inspired FRANKENHOOKER) as a late-nite, home-taped double feature—complete with local TV commercials and a new synthesizer score from Taken by Savages (JUNGLE TRAP). Inspired by hazy memories of channel-surfing at the witching hour, this is a nostalgic and experimental art project from the minds behind Bleeding Skull.
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Cast
24 people
James Craig
Dr. Bragan (archive footage)
Known for
Kitty Foyle
While the City Sleeps
James Yagi
Dr. Paul Nakamura (archive footage)
Known for
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Atsuko Rome
Noriko Hanamura (archive footage)
Jason Evers
Dr. Bill Cortner (archive footage)
Known for
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Basket Case 2
Virginia Leith
Jan Compton (archive footage)
Known for
Fear and Desire
A Kiss Before Dying
Leslie Daniels
Kurt (archive footage)
Known for
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
Journey to Italy
John Stanley
Dr. Stanley (archive footage)
Also in
Venus Flytrap
Tota Kondo
Customs Officer (archive footage)
Lawrence O'Neill
American at Airport (archive footage)
Al Ricketts
Gas Station Owner (archive footage)
Edward M. Shannon
Dr. Shannon (archive footage)
Also in
Venus Flytrap
Adele Lamont
Doris Powell (archive footage)
Joseph A. Ziemba Director · Annie Choi Director
United States release September 1, 2025 · Produced in United States
Production
Bleeding Skull!
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · September 1, 2025
Theatrical
United States · September 1, 2025
Physical · Released on Blu-ray in partnership with OCN/Vinegar Syndrome.
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