If You Loved I Saw The TV Glow, You Can’t Miss The Director’s Next Movie

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In 2024, A24’s film I Saw the TV Glow surprisingly became a big success, and director Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming movie is generating even more excitement. I Saw the TV Glow resonated with horror audiences because of its thoughtful exploration of gender identity and its distinctive visuals. The film quickly gained a dedicated following and impressed even acclaimed director Martin Scorsese.

Schoenbrun’s newest movie is hitting theaters soon. Called Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, it features Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker trying to reboot a fake horror series called Camp Miasma. Before production begins, she seeks the blessing of the original series’ star, portrayed by Gillian Anderson.

Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Promises A New Dissection Of Slashers

Right from the start, the trailer shows this movie will be a deep dive into slasher films, heavily inspired by the Friday the 13th series. With references like numerous sequels to a made-up series called Camp Miasma, and a hand emerging from a lake wielding a weapon, the film promises to examine why this genre has been so consistently popular and adaptable.

It will be really interesting to see how the connection between Einbinder and Anderson’s characters develops throughout the story. The very first scene suggests that the young girl watching the original Camp Miasma is actually the director when she was a child.

Growing up, Camp Miasma probably had a big impact on her, making a meeting with the original movie’s star as interesting as the connection between Owen and Maddy in I Saw the TV Glow.

Jane Schoenbrun’s New Movie Will Continue The Best Part Of Their Films

What truly captivates me about Jane Schoenbrun’s films is their ability to explore transgender experiences through the lens of horror. I was especially moved by I Saw the TV Glow, particularly Owen’s journey at the end. It beautifully and heartbreakingly illustrated the pain and trauma that can come with dysphoria, but also offered a hopeful message: it’s never too late to understand and embrace who you are.

The upcoming film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, promises to be similar in style to the director’s previous work. According to The Washington Post, the movie is a slasher film that examines the history of horror’s portrayal of serial killers – specifically, how characters like Norman Bates, Buffalo Bill, and Angela from Sleepaway Camp have contributed to negative perceptions of transgender people in the real world.

It’ll be fascinating to hear Schoenbrun’s take on this familiar story element. Their new film, following the success of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is a bold project. If it’s as strong as I Saw the TV Glow, it’s sure to gain a dedicated cult following.

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2026-03-28 23:50