Video Psychosis

12/06/2025

It already divided critics at Cannes and next month Ari Aster's EDDINGTON will be blazing into theaters to heat up the conversation even further. I love the concept and this is one of the more exciting new trailers I've seen in a long time. Check it out!

SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeWritten and directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Wa...

06/06/2025

TONIGHT at Decay in Olympia!

Swap starts at 5pm, movies at 8!

It’s the return of OLY VHS FEST for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss out!

30/05/2025

Coming to Decay in one week!

Trade tapes! Make friends! Watch cool movies!

7 vendors -- free admission!

25/04/2025

5 days left to vote for the movie YOU want to see on the big screen at OLY VHS FEST 2025 on FRIDAY JUNE 6TH!

So far we have
-4 VOTES for THE WICKED CITY
-3 VOTES for TERROREYES
-3 VOTES for FUTUROPOLIS & THE WIZARD OF SPEED AND TIME
-3 VOTES for ROLLER BLADE
-2 VOTES for THE ARRIVAL & TRIBULATION 99: ALIEN ANOMALIES UNDER AMERICA

Only ONE can win! Will you choose a Hong Kong SFX extravaganza? Forgotten anthology horror? DIY vibes? Psychotronic outsider fringe cinema? Or a h***y dystopian anti-fascist schlock classick?

23/04/2025

ATTENTION all PNW tapeheads and film freekz! The time has come for another VHS SWAP & SCREENING at Decay Olympia on FRIDAY JUNE 6TH!

VOTE FOR THE MOVIE LISTED BELOW THAT YOU WANT TO SEE PROJECTED ON THE BIG SCREEN!

Forgotten Anthology Horror:
#1. TERROREYES (1989)
A frustrated advertising executive is confused to receive a job assignment from her boss to write the screenplay to a horror film. Recruiting the help of her friends, a weekend camping expedition becomes the forum for each to share their scariest stories, which become frightfully real.
--or--
#2. WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE (1991)
Three short stories about three extraordinary friendships gone wrong; An antique car comes into the life of the young couple of Alex and Kathleen. The young bachelor Frank finds a new friend within his refrigerator. Hard working Susan seeks a dating agency to find her perfect match.

DIY Vibes Double-Feature:
#3. FUTUROPOLIS (1984)
Space cadets Captain Garth, Spud, Lieutenant Luna and Cosmo investigate the chaos unleashed by Lord Egghead's "mutation ray."
--AND--
#4. THE WIZARD OF SPEED AND TIME (1988)
A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.

#5. THE WICKED CITY (1992)
Futuristic Hong Kong is on the verge of a takeover by ruthless Reptoids disguised as humans. Two partners go through Hell to take them down in this insane multi-genre freakout with elaborate FX work based on Hideyuki Kikuchi's novel and the 1987 anime.

Fringe/Outsider/Psychotronic Cinema Double-Feature:
#6. THE ARRIVAL (1980)
Rare sci-fi docudrama made by California's Unarius cult about a primitive human who learns of his past and future after discovering a spaceship.
--AND--
#7. TRIBULATION 99: ALIEN ANOMALIES UNDER AMERICA (1991)
Collage form mockumentary satirizing conspiracy theories about aliens from the planet Quetzalcoatl, a replicant Fidel Castro, the psychic vampire regime in Grenada and more.

#8. ROLLER BLADE (1986)
In a futuristic society, rebels fighting against a fascist state are aided by a group of roller-skating nuns called the Bod Sisters. Low-budget lowbrow h***y dystopian action comedy schlockfest.

Visit https://www.instagram.com/decay_olympia/ for more info on the venue and their other great events! We'll announce a winner in early May along with more details on the show and an official page here on Facebook for those of you who want to RSVP and invite your friends!

28/03/2025

Calling all Washington state tapeheads!

I am helping DECAY ( on Instagram) arrange a VHS swap and film screening for National VCR Day on Friday June 6th and we are in need of vendors!

Currently seeking at least 3 people who will have 50-100+ tapes to sell or trade at this event. Tables will be provided and there is no fee necessary to hock your goods! If you're interested in reserving a spot for the show then comment here or message me and I'll put you on the roster.

This is gonna be a fun time so don't miss out, more details coming down the road!

25/03/2025

PLEASE READ! A good friend of mine is in need of help and I’m not generally one to ask people to go into their own pockets but his job is trying to screw him out of $5K over something their own insurance should cover and any donations you could possibly spare would be of so much assistance. Max is a great guy, a dedicated single father and has contributed an invaluable amount to his community arts scene through the indie wrestling circuit and independent film curation/programming. If you've listened to my Video Psychosis podcast then you've heard his articulate and passionate thoughts on films like THE UNINVITED (1944).

Anything you could donate would be tremendously appreciated and if any of my friends can help I’d be more than happy to repay your generous favor however I can. If any of my friends donate over $20 and send a screenshot of their contribution I'll happily supply them with a gift package for their kindness.

The link below contains more details on the situation but you can also contact him here on Facebook (Max K. Meehan) or on Instagram with any questions about helping or spreading awareness.

Thanks for reading. ❤️

Howdy! My name is Max. I am a dedicated, single father residing in Austin… Max Meehan needs your support for Help Max Overcome Expense of Job-Related Accident

27/02/2025

RIP to the iconic Gene Hackman, one of the finest actors to emerge from New Hollywood. With over 100 films, shorts and TV shows on the résumé here are some we highly recommend:

LILITH (1964)
BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
DOWNHILL RACER (1969)
THE HUNTING PARTY (1971)
THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)
CISCO PIKE (1972)
PRIME CUT (1972)
SCARECROW (1973)
THE CONVERSATION (1974)
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)
NIGHT MOVES (1975)
FRENCH CONNECTION II (1975)
SUPERMAN (1978)
SUPERMAN II (1980)
ALL NIGHT LONG (1981)
EUREKA (1983)
HOOSIERS (1986)
UNFORGIVEN (1992)
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995)
GET SHORTY (1995)
ENEMY OF THE STATE (1998)
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001)

"I never earned a nickel off another man's sweat!"

28/01/2025

For the last 2½ years we've hosted 31 movie screenings of the weird, wild and obscure at Cryptatropa. That adds up to 148 shorts and 52 feature films since June 7th 2022. TONIGHT will be our final regular monthly screening as we step away for a breather to focus on other projects and matters of importance for the time being. There are plans to continue some of our annual events later in the year such as the Far Out Film Fest and Old School Anime Night so we're not walking away for good. Thx to Olympia and all of our attendees over the years for supporting the screenings. Here's a look at our show tonight, hope to see you there!

INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY NO. 1: DREAM OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED at 5:10pm (RIP David Lynch, Julee Cruise & Angelo Badalamenti)

ALLEGRO NON TROPPO at 6pm

THE BOY FRIEND at 7:30pm

Tuesday, July 28th-- TONIGHT for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

20/01/2025

VOTE FOR THE FILM YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE COMMENTS!

WINNER ANNOUNCED TOMORROW!

13/01/2025

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Which of these 3 movies would you like to see on TUESDAY JANUARY 28 accompanied by a secret mysterious movie before it at 6pm?

#1. DEATH DRUG (1978)
A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug P*P. Akcoll99 of Letterboxd describes it as "Re**er Madness for the Disco Generation."

#2. Allegro non Troppo (1976)
A psychedelic parody of Fantasia. The Italian title means Not So Fast!, an interjection meaning “slow down” or “think before you act” and refers to the film’s pessimistic view of Western progress (as opposed to the optimism of Disney’s original). Ruth Scouller of Letterboxd calls it "misanthropic and hallucinatory. Savagely funny, satirically consistent and aesthetically all over the shop."

#3. The Boy Friend (1971)
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical r***e sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place, becoming a star and finding love in the process. From the notorious Ken Russell, director of The Devils, Altered States, The Lair of the White Worm, Crimes of Passion and other cult classics! "The musical to end all musicals. Insane costume and set design, quite almost a perfect movie." -Lily, Letterboxd

Three great movies but it's up to YOU which will hit the big screen at Cryptatropa Bar the last Tuesday of this month! List your pick in the comments below and we'll announce the winner on the 21st!

06/01/2025