Show Notes
A 16mm Hollywood dreamscape co-starring George Kuchar and released by Troma, SCREAMPLAY fell through the cracks when it was first released in 1984. Now, this psychotronic oddity is finding its audience in a new restoration from Muscle Distribution and Matchbox Cine. On this interview episode, Will talks to writer/director Rufus Butler Seder and Muscle Distribution founder Elizabeth Purchell.
SCREAMPLAY plays these cities and theatres throughout October 2026:
9/25 - 10/1 - New York - Anthology
10/6 + 10/8 - Portland - Hollywood Theatre
10/10 + 10/12 - Seattle - Northwest Film Forum
10/14 - Austin - Alamo Drafthouse
10/21 - Philadelphia - Lightbox Film Center
10/21 - Winnipeg - Winnipeg Cinematheque
10/22 - Chicago - Music Box
10/23 - Milwaukee - UWM Cinematheque
11/23 - Tampa - Sun-Ray CinemaBest
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