Chameleon (BLU-RAY)

Imagine someone or something takes your identity, along with your memories and emotions. That's what happens to a nurse, Cathy Myers. In Chris Woods' underground cult horror favorite Chameleon, identity becomes a nightmare when a young nurse finds herself overtaken by an unspeakable hunger. Cathy Myers (Deborah Thomas) is attacked by a patient during her hospital rounds--but the assault leaves more than physical scars. Soon after, she begins to lose her grip on reality, consumed by an insatiable urge that drives her to absorb the very essence of those around her. As her humanity erodes and her appetite for souls intensifies, Cathy must confront the monstrous force that has stolen her identity--and taken control of her life. Filmed in 1998 and long celebrated within the SRS Cinema fan community, Chameleon represents one of the most distinctive examples of late-'90s underground horror: raw, transgressive, and charged with the DIY energy that defined an era of outsider filmmaking. Director Chris Woods--best known for his exploitation imprint The Sleaze Box--brings a gritty psychological edge to his tale of body horror and possession, crafting a low-budget fever dream that recalls the atmosphere of early Cronenberg and the intensity of regional horror cinema.