The episode begins with Alessandro introducing himself and promoting Plutonia Publications' catalog. He then focuses on reviewing the film Southbound, a 2015 horror anthology available on Prime Video. Alessandro notes that the film is directed by multiple authors, including Radio Silence, Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, and Patrick Horvat, and is produced by Roxanne Benjamin, who also worked on VHS and VHS2. He emphasizes that Southbound differs from other anthologies like VHS because its episodes are not standalone but connected by a narrative thread, creating a coherent story about suburban decay. The first episode, The Way Out, follows two fugitives who encounter monstrous creatures in a deserted diner, with one character searching for his daughter. The second episode involves three girls whose car breaks down and are helped by a couple who turn out to be part of a bloodthirsty cult; one girl escapes but is hit by a driver who then encounters a psychopath leading him to an abandoned hospital. Alessandro describes a third episode with masked men seeking revenge who encounter similar creatures from the first episode. He suggests the film might be set in a purgatory or liminal dimension tied to Southern Gothic imagery, where characters face relentless horrors. Alessandro rates the film 6.5 out of 10, comparing it to old horror B-movies with good writing and clean photography. He mentions the film's marketing and poster positively. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to leave ratings on Spotify or support via Ko-fi for extra content.
