A film from Jane Schoenbrun – who is trans and non-binary, stars queer Detective Pikachu actor Justice Smith as Owen, a reserved teenager and social outcast. 'I Saw the TV Glow' is a captivating avant-garde horror film that delves into the experiences of two isolated teenagers on a surreal journey of self-discovery within the queer spectrum.
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen's view of reality begins to crack.
The story follows Owen and Maddy as they become entranced by a mysterious TV show, blurring the boundaries between reality and fiction.
This esoteric and deeply personal exploration of gender identity and queer isolation offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience.
While it's likely to be divisive given its esoteric nature, I Saw the TV Glow proves to be an enrapturing experience if you're on its wavelength. It's one of the most overpowering and uniquely despondent works of avant-garde horror to emerge from the American indie scene in several years, making it quite handily the most artistically complete, shatteringly personal movie to play at Sundance this year. - mashable
Through compelling visuals and evocative music, the movie creates a haunting and introspective atmosphere that speaks to the profound emotions and experiences.
'I Saw the TV Glow' showing at DENDY, sessions from August 29 2024. See the link below for more details.
"Amid a slew of new LGBTQ+ films, Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror drama 'I Saw The TV Glow' has earned praise for standing out from the crowd thanks to its powerful trans allegory." — Pink News
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