Cox definitely has a knack for pushing boundaries, but it sounds like 'Dead Souls' might be more polarizing than entertaining. I can see where the "retro Marxist Western punk pretension" vibe could turn some viewers off. Still, sometimes those strange directions lead to surprising gems. Have you seen his earlier work like 'Repo Man'? That film has its own unique flavor, and even if 'Dead Souls' doesn't land well, it could still be an interesting watch for the sheer creativity. Are you thinking of giving it a shot just to see how it plays out?