The Naked Eye: Sex and the Mondo Film

In the days before home video killed the theatrical market for erotic cinema, movie trailers were a mainstay of the gay porno theatergoing experience. Viewed now, they provide a fascinating—and often very entertaining—look at the way these films were marketed and sold, filled with lurid taglines, false promises, personal messages from the stars, and surprisingly creative editing. This collection of original trailers has been newly preserved in 2K from rare 16mm materials and features previews for films by such auteurs as Tom DeSimone, Joe Gage, Fred Halsted, William Higgins, Wakefield Poole, Toby Ross, and Steve Scott, plus a surprise or two. And don’t forget—as one trailer notes, “It’s Rated X, so come with a grownup.”

Michaela 'Traps' Sinclair is a trans sex worker trying to get by in Vancouver while also mentoring her recently-out friend Adeline and making an attempt at pursuing actual motherhood. Meanwhile, lowly production assistant Turner finds himself dangerously spiraling into inceldom as his current relationship implodes.

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

In New York, Circle tries to leave a trans separatist cult.

A kaleidoscopic snapshot of urban gay life during the gay liberation era — or at least how it looked in the movies.

A feature-length deleted scenes movie from the Blu-ray release of the anthology series Castration Movie.

Izzy does everything in her power to stop her partner from transitioning.

Michaela tries her best to be a good person.

Video documentary on Ajita Wilson.