Podcast Episode 101: Paul Bunnell Talks About A BLIND BARGAIN, Cult Movies & Shooting On Film

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Niall Browne in Interviews, Movies In Focus Podcast

Filmmaker Paul Bunnell – the man behind The Ghastly Love of Johnny X – joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his new film, an offbeat reimagining of the now lost Lon Chaney horror film, A Blind Bargain.

Shot on Kodak film, this 1970s set horror comedy sees Jake Horowitz’s Dominic Fontaine make a Faustian pact with Crispin Glover’s mysterious Dr. Gruder.

A fascinating guest with decades of filmmaking behind him, Bunnell talks about how he became attached to A Blind Bargain, working with the legendary Back To The Future star Crispin Glover – and why he was insistent on shooting this quirky pic on Kodak film. We also get into the mechanics of what its like shooting on film, in an industry which is now so focused on digital filmmaking.

This is another must listen episode for film fans who really enjoy cult curiosities.

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Shot on Kodak film, A Blind Bargain will be in limited theatrical release—showing in 35mm in some locations—opening April 24 in NYC and May 8 in Los Angeles, with other cities/dates to be announced soon.