Here’s the trailer for Videoman, a film we described in our original review as an eighties inspired throwback film that’ll have you very nostalgic for the good old VHS tape.
When Ennio, obsessive VHS collector and borderline alcoholic, uncovers an exceedingly valuable and much sought-after copy of Zombie, he decides to sell it to an anonymous collector for a princely sum. However, the tape soon vanishes and Ennio is forced on a desperate hunt to find the black-gloved thief before his anonymous buyer loses patience. Along the way, Ennio meets Simone, a woman obsessed with the 80s and Ancient Egypt with a severe addiction to social media. United by their passion for nostalgia (and stiff drinks), the pair soon become close. Can they save each other from their dark fates, or are they already in too deep? Featuring an electric sythwave soundtrack from Waveshaper and Robert Parker, and expertly blending social drama with giallo thrillers, Videoman is an assured debut feature from Kristian A. Söderström and dark and delightful dose of nostalgia which finally settles a long-discussed debate… Who is better? Fulci or Argento?
We said in our original review that filmmaker Kristian A. Söderström ‘paints a very honest portrait of two awkward people, giving the relationship a warts and all feel that’s refreshing. The horror element, shown in movie clips and posters on walls, is an unusual touch for what is essentially not a horror movie. But it’s not often you see Giallo fandom as a springboard to love so this makes Videoman stand out.’
The film is out on the home formats and is now available on the Arrow Video channel. Check out the new trailer below.
