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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
Language. English. Box office. $2.8 million [2] [3] I Saw the TV Glow is a 2024 American psychological horror - drama film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun. It stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, with Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Fred Durst and Danielle Deadwyler in supporting roles.
A teenage boy discovers a supernatural world through a mysterious TV show in this indie horror film. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to watch I Saw the TV Glow online.
- (89)
- Jane Schoenbrun
- PG-13
- Justice Smith
May 17, 2024 · Two teenagers bond over a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously cancelled. I Saw the TV Glow is a surreal coming of age tale by Jane Schoenbrun, starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
- (792)
- Drama, Horror
- Jane Schoenbrun
- 2024-05-17
May 20, 2024 · I Saw the TV Glow’s ending is a personal metaphor about trans coming-out, says director Jane Schoenbrun. But its dark, sad conclusion has far-reaching meaning. The ending of this movie...
May 1, 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.
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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.