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- 'I Saw the TV Glow' shows the sinister side of obsessive fandom
- When: I Saw the TV Glow is in theaters May 17.
- What to know: Set in the ‘90s, the psychological-horror flick stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine as two alienated teenagers who bond over their shared obsession of a TV show, The Pink Opaque.
- When the show mysteriously goes off the air, the teens’ lives take a turn for the dark and twisty, and their realities begin to spiral out of control.
- Director Jane Schoenbrun, who uses they/them pronouns, told Polygon that the film was inspired by their Buffy the Vampire Slayer obsession growing up.
- Why I'll be watching: The movie explores what happens when fandom goes too far.
- — Neia Balao, entertainment reporter
- May 15, 2024
I Saw The TV Glow is a 2024 American horror film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun. It stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, with Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Conner O'Malley, Emma Portner, Ian Foreman, Fred Durst, and Danielle Deadwyler in supporting roles.
May 17, 2024 · Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously cancelled. I Saw the TV Glow is a film by Jane Schoenbrun, starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, rated PG-13 for violent content and thematic elements.
- (3.9K)
- Drama, Horror
- Jane Schoenbrun
- 2024-05-17
Owen, a teenager in the suburbs, discovers a mysterious TV show that reveals a hidden world of monsters and magic. Critics praise the film's visual aesthetic and emotional resonance, while audiences rate it 3.5/5 stars.
- (166)
- Jane Schoenbrun
- PG-13
- Justice Smith
I SAW THE TV GLOW – Only in Theaters May 3. RELEASE DATE: In Theaters May 3 DIRECTOR: Jane Schoenbrun CAST: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine Like I SAW THE TV GLOW on...
- 2 min
- 2.8M
- A24
Jun 17, 2024 · A young Black boy finds solace and identity in a queer teen show called "The Pink Opaque" and its telepathic heroines. The film explores the power of television, sexuality, and belonging in a suburban town.
Owen, a suburban teenager, discovers a supernatural world through a mysterious TV show. I Saw The TV Glow is a 2024 horror film directed by Jane Schoenbrun and starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
Teenager Owen (Justice Smith) 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.