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Castration Movie Anthology I. Traps

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 Stars (54 Reviews)
Regular price  $30.49
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Edition Type: Standard Edition
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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Description

"Why would you do this on purpose?"

Castration Movie is a labyrinthine postmodern epic about gender. Anthology i. Traps includes two chapters. 

In Chapter i. Incel Superman, a production assistant named Turner Stewart (Noah Baker) sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts to shape his life into the one he feels he deserves. In Chapter ii. Traps Swan Princess, a trans sex worker named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair (Louise Weard) finds her relationships becoming increasingly strained as she decides to pursue motherhood.

Written and directed by Louise Weard, Castration Movie Anthology i. Traps features a cast headlined by Louise Weard (Computer Hearts), Vera Drew (The People's Joker), Alice Maio Mackay (The Serpent’s Skin), Cricket Arrison (By Design), Avalon Fast (Camp), John Paizs (Crime Wave), Lea Rose Sebastianis (In a Violent Nature), and Nate Wilson (The All Golden) and an original soundtrack by Ravine Angel, Lex Walton, Magda Baker, and Salem Ahedonia.

Details

Director(s): Louise Weard

Starring: Louise Weard, Aoife Josie Clements, Noah Baker, Jasmine Provins, Vera Drew, Alice Maio Mackay, Cricket Arrison, Avalon Fast, Henri Gillespi

Release Year: 2024

Runtime: 275 min (combined)

Aspect Ratio(s): 2.39:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: 2-disc Region A Blu-ray

Genre: Drama

SKU: MD-001

Bonus Content
  • Commentary with filmmaker Louise Weard and producers Aoife Josie Clements, Dakota Blais, and Mark Wilmot
  • Commentary with filmmaker Louise Weard and producers William Morris and Elizabeth Purchell
  • The Making of Castration Movie Anthology i.
  • Froggyworm: Live at Buddhas
  • Filmmaker Q&As
  • Trailers
  • Booklet with essays by author Gretchen Felker-Martin and star Aoife Josie Clements
Label Bio

Muscle is a new film distribution company with a heavy repertory slant from historian, programmer, and filmmaker Elizabeth Purchell. Borne out of an understanding of the role that accessibility plays in shaping cultural histories, Muscle is dedicated to complicating and expanding the canon by shining a light on works that either never received their proper due or that have unjustly faded into obscurity, and championing new works by some of today’s most exciting underground filmmakers. Muscle loves scrappy, misfit films that don’t fit into any particular box.

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Customer Reviews
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 54 reviews
96%would recommend this product
54 reviews
  • M
    Merlin
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    movie gave me dysphoria

  • HL
    Hansi L.
    Flag of Sweden
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Castration Movie Anthology I. Traps

    A Blind Buy.

    Awesome collection.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • TK
    Tyler K.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A strong release

    For how absurdly long this and the extra footage for it is, the presentation's thankfully not too compressed and comes with a staggering amount of extra features. The film itself is an acquired taste but I had a good time throughout and honestly felt its runtime less than most ~2 hour long studio films.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • TM
    Tyler M.
    Flag of Canada
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good stuff

    Quintessential Vancouver queer film. Great special features, and the booklet of essays was an interesting read.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • TL
    Tim L.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A Bold and Uncompromising Work of Independent Cinema

    Castration Movie Anthology I. Traps is one of the most ambitious independent cinema projects I've seen in quite some time. It refuses to follow conventional storytelling, instead creating an experience that is intentionally provocative, challenging, and deeply personal. It's the kind of film that invites discussion long after it ends.

    As a creative project, it's remarkably confident in its vision. Every stylistic choice feels deliberate, from the pacing to the visual presentation, making it clear that the filmmakers were pursuing a unique artistic voice rather than broad appeal.

    The overall release is excellent. The presentation is clean and thoughtfully assembled, giving a challenging contemporary work the kind of boutique treatment it deserves. It's the type of edition that collectors of independent and experimental cinema will appreciate.

    Overall, this is a fearless and unconventional film that won't be for everyone, but viewers interested in boundary-pushing independent cinema will find plenty to admire.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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