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While Izabel Pakzad’s “Find Your Friends” joins Hollywood’s storied history of films inspired by true events, the events in question are rarely this jaw-dropping.

Years ago, Pakzad and her friends had planned a “wild girls trip” in Joshua Tree. Although their arrival had been met with “strange interactions with men” in and around their Airbnb, they focused on partying and had a good time. Pakzad’s last night at the house was cut short as she had to head back to L.A. for a meeting the next day, yet something unforgettable happened before she could leave town.

“It was 1:30 or 2 in the morning,” she says. “I had one other girlfriend come with me, and we got into the car. The Airbnb was on a dead end, of course. So you pull out of the driveway, and there’s this green Mustang that’s waiting outside on the street.

We are only three days into Fantasia 2025, and we may already have one of the festival’s most controversial selections in director Izabel Pakzad’s harrowing revenge thriller, Find Your Friends. When a squad of Gen Z besties make the trek out to Joshua Tree for a drug fueled girls trip, things go pear-shaped almost immediately as pressures from within and without take their toll. Amber (Helena Howard) isn’t exactly the leader of the group, but she is the focus. Having recently endured a drunken sexual assault at a boat party, her guard is way up while her friends blaze a hedonistic trail through the southwest. As she makes her first hesitant steps into their fantasies, the group begins to fracture when what was supposed to...

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Do you fancy a cinematic meditation on heavy themes like identity and self-discovery? Are you a fan of the surreal and dreamlike world of Twin Peaks? If you answered in the affirmative to both of those prompts, we’re off to a great start. However, I still have one more screening question before I am comfortable making an informed recommendation. Please bear with me.

My final question is this: Are you a fan of ‘90s nostalgia and the iconic output of Nickelodeon circa that pivotal decade? If you are three for three at this point, I am finally comfortable recommending a surreal throwback with which multiple members of the Dread Central team connected.

More specifically, I’m talking about Jane Schoenbrun‘s coming-of-age horror picture I Saw the TV Glow. The film is a surreal mediation on heavy themes that counts the aforementioned references as points of inspiration.

The setup...

Summer is (almost officially) here! That means the Fantasia International Film Festival is inching ever closer. This year, the festival, which was recently included on Dread Central’s best film festivals on earth, will celebrate its upcoming 29th edition from July 16 through August 3, 2025, and today, we’re excited to share the second wave of titles coming to this year’s festival, as well as the recipient of their Canadian Trailblazer Award.

First, the festival opens with Ari Aster’s latest feature film, Eddington, which our Managing Editor, Josh Korngut, gave five stars out of Cannes. The film begins in May of 2020 when a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Canadian Tralblazer Award: George Mihalka

Fantasia will honor filmmaker George Mihalka with a 2025 Canadian Trailblazer award. Mihkala’s 40-year career in cinema...

As I recently mentioned, the Fantasia International Film Festival is one of the very best events to experience the latest and greatest genre films from around the world, and after having announced an impressive first wave last month, they're back with a second wave announcement that is packed with must-see offerings, from Ari Aster's Eddington to the world premiere of the Nyaight of the Living Cat anime series, and much more:

From the Press Release: The Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 29th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 16 through August 3, 2025, returning to the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screenings and events at Montreal’s Cinéma du Musée. Please note that the festival is now starting one day earlier than previously announced. The full film lineup will be revealed in early July, but in the meantime,...

I Saw the TV Glow‘s score is available on vinyl for via A24. Priced at $30, it’s expected to ship late August.

The album is pressed on blue glow colored vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket with a holographic cover. A Mr. Melancholy sticker is included.

It’s composed by Alex G, who previously collaborated with writer-director Jane Schoenbrun on their debut, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.

I Saw the TV Glow recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with a VHS release.

In the coming-of-age existential horror film, Owen is 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

Justice Smith and Jack Haven star with Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Conner O’Malley,...

The 29th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival is set to run from from July 16th (one day earlier than previously announced) through August 3rd at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas in Montreal, with additional screenings and events at Cinéma du Musée. The first wave of titles that will be shown at the festival this year were revealed four weeks ago, and now the second wave of titles has been unveiled! The full line-up will be announced in early July, but for here’s some information on what attendees can expect to see there, directly from the Fantasia press release:

Official Opening Film: Ari Aster’S Eddington: Fantasia’s 29th edition will open with a special screening of Ari Aster’s Eddington. In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington,...

The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 29th edition with another densely packed slate of events and programming running from July 17 through August 3, 2025, returning to the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas and presented by Mels, with additional screenings and events at Montreal’s Cinéma du Musée.

The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July, but in the meantime, Fantasia 2025 has revealed its second wave of premiere titles. Highlights include Ari Aster’s Eddington as the opening film, a trio of new releases from prolific filmmaker Takashi Miike, festival favorites like upcoming body horror movie Together, and so much more. Also be sure to catch up on the first wave of programming here.

The second wave of select titles, from the press release:

Official Opening Film: Eddington

Fantasia’s 29th edition will open with a special screening of Ari Aster’s Eddington. In...

Fresh from its Cannes Competition world premiere, Ari Aster’s Eddington will open the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival, which begins a day earlier than previously announced and runs in Montreal from July 16 to August 3.

Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix star in the tale of a stand-off between a small town sheriff and the mayor that ignites wider tensions in a New Mexico community. A24 will release in the US on July 18.

The second wave of titles announced on Thursday includes three new works from Japanese genre master Takashi Miike led by the world premiere of episodes from J-horror anime...

One of the most eclectic lineups in genre cinema each year, Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 29th edition this summer. Ahead of the festival, running July 16 through August 3, they’ve unveiled their second wave of titles, including three new films by Takashi Miike, Ari Aster’s Eddington, the Sundance hits Together and Lurker, Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s Reflection in a Dead Diamond, and more.

Rory O’Connor said in his Cannes review of Eddington, “In Eddington, Ari Aster’s latest doom spiral, the proposed building of a data center in nowhere New Mexico provides the catalyst for a long-overdue psychological breakdown. The man in question is Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), whose perceived list of ills includes a worryingly online mother-in-law (Deirdre O’Connell), a disinterested, catatonic wife (Emma Stone), a woke mayor (Pedro Pascal) with plans to build a state of the art data centre,...

A24 is commemorating the one-year anniversary of I Saw the TV Glow with new merchandise — including the the film on VHS!

Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the coming-of-age existential horror film is presented on VHS in letterbox format.

The tape is housed in a sleeve designed by Matthew Dix and comes with four collectible cards (three base cards and one random foil). Priced at $40, it will ship by June 27.

Other I Saw the TV Glow products up for grabs include a Pink Opaque candle ($48), T-shirts ($40), a hat ($35), and a set of two enamel pins ($18).

In the film, Owen is 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...

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Nine Perfect Strangers is a mystery thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, the Hulu series revolves around nine different people from different backgrounds as they gather at a wellness retreat being led by its Russian founder, Masha Dmitrichenko, who’s hiding a dark secret behind her comforting personality. Nine Perfect Strangers stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Asher Keddie, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Tiffany Boone, Manny Jacinto, Grace Van Patten, Zoe Terakes, Regina Hall, and Bobby Cannavale. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Nine Perfect Strangers, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Exclusive: Walters Media Group, the recently launched shingle of veteran producer Gary Michael Walters, has acquired the film rights to The Third Parent, the acclaimed creepypasta from writer Elias Witherow. Set to write and direct the feature adaptation, in his feature debut, is producer David Michaels.

The feature take is set amidst the 4th of July celebration, as a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges. Disguised as a human, he infiltrates a suburban neighborhood and imposes authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.

Walters will produce for Walters Media Group, along with Spencer Young (Bury This) for Enfant Terrible, and Jonathan Halperyn & Daniel Kresmery for Hero Squared. Exec producers include Jack Roberts (Remnants) for Lesnik Entertainment, as well as Drake Dowd and Kristen Gilot-Dowd for Dowd Films.

Witherow’s The Third Parent — comprising a series of short stories and novellas — appears on NoSleep, the 18+ million-member Reddit forum featuring the best in horror fiction.

I Saw the TV Glow is one of the best films of 2024, and director Jane Schoenbrun's next project sounds like another must-see. Schoenberg's next film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, was revealed in June 2024 in a profile from The New Yorker, published one month after I Saw the TV Glow hit theaters. While still in the early development stages, Schoenbrun has revealed more details about their upcoming film, which sounds like a worthy follow-up to I Saw the TV Glow and one of the most exciting pitches for an upcoming movie.

Writer Siddhant Adlakha, via Bloody Disgusting, said that during a Q&a, director Schoenbrun described their next film, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire, set in a Friday the 13th sequel." The movie was previously described as a slasher lesbian comedy. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasama revolves around a director brought on board to...

2024 was a big year for film, with blockbuster hits like Wicked and Gladiator II dominating the box office. However, many independent films also performed well with their worldwide releases, critical responses, and ability to garner substantial social media attention. In fact, many independent films of 2024 have performed well with a wide variety of audiences, becoming mainstream hits in a way indie films have historically not.

For example, MaxXxine and The Substance were theatrical hits, garnering $22 million and $57 million (via Box Office Mojo) in worldwide box office sales respectively. Not to mention, films like Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain and Sean Baker's Anora are up for major nominations at the Golden Globes and drummed up substantial press attention during festival runs. Positive responses like these demonstrate that indies' commitment to original, bold storytelling resonates with audiences seeking out something fresh.

I Saw The TV Glow Directed By Jane Schoenbrun...

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies continues with I Saw the TV Glow, A24’s coming-of-age psychological horror drama written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun.

The film, which world premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, stars Justice Smith as Owen, a teenager just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine) 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 pic hit theaters in early May and has been rounding up awards nominations, scoring five from the Independent Spirit Awards including for Best Feature, Directing ands Screenplay for Schoenbrun. It also scored three noms at the Gothams.

The film is bathed in hues of neon pinks and greens,...

Exclusive: LA-based production company Intrinsic Value Films, coming off indie movies Queen Of The Ring and 5lbs Of Pressure, has hired Megan Freels Johnston as Head of Development, where she will manage both scripted and unscripted projects.

Johnston has worked for more than 20 years years in the entertainment industry. She will be based in Los Angeles and report to company Co-Presidents Aimee Schoof and Isen Robbins.

Intrinsic Value has produced more than 40 independent films. Previous titles include Experimenter with Winona Ryder, Tesla with Ethan Hawke and most recently, Queen Of The Ring, starring Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood, Walter Goggins, and Tyler Posey. The latter, directed by Ash Avildsen, premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival and is continuing its festival run this winter.

Upcoming on the slate are comedy Out Of Order! with Brooke Shields, which is co-written by Johnston, drama Montauk with Molly Ringwald, and thriller...

Some movies are designed to leave you feeling interrupted, intentionally cutting to credits before providing the resolution you've been craving for the last two hours. Others, especially when it comes to sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, drive their narratives and mythologies toward a specific thematic landing zone, punching it through the screen to in the final moments. "I Saw the TV Glow" is somewhere in the middle — a millennial-retro, aesthetically driven horror movie that blends heartfelt genre homage with heart-wrenching gender allegory.

If you've seen the film, you may have walked out of the theater at the end, or out of your living room, feeling like the air had been sucked straight out of you. Suffocation is a major idea throughout "I Saw the TV Glow," and it underlines the resounding horror of the ending. At the same time, the film's final moments aren't all terror. There's catharsis as well, and...

A24 and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun teamed up for a horror movie called I Saw the TV Glow, which received a theatrical release in May and is now available to watch at home (you can check it out Here). JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray had the chance to see at the Sundance Film Festival at the start of this year and he wasn’t particularly impressed by it at the time; you can read his 5/10 review at This Link. Someone who was impressed by the film was legendary director and cinematic gatekeeper Martin Scorsese, who recommended I Saw the TV Glow while speaking with the Associated Press.

Written and directed by Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow tells the story of two teenage outcasts who bond over their shared love of a scary television show. However, the boundary between TV and reality...

Thanks to films like Civil War, MaXXXine, Love Lies Bleeding, and the recently released horror hit Heretic, its been a big year for A24, the indie distributor thats long been known to deliver some of the finest movies around. Now, after winning a total of 18 Oscars earlier this year, they can add another accolade to their growing list, as renowned director Martin Scorsese recently had some high praise for director Jane Schoenbruns I Saw the TV Glow.

Released back in May, Scorsese had nothing but good things to say of the movie in an interview with The Canadian Press, calling it "emotionally and psychologically powerful." Starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, I Saw the TV Glow tells the tale of two friends who bond over their favorite show, The Pink Opaque. Its a beautiful coming-of-age drama mixed with psychological horror that deals with themes of dysmorphia, transgender identity, and the...

Martin Scorsese sings the praises of I Saw the TV Glow. Distributed by A24, I Saw the TV Glow is an experimental psychological horror film about a pair of teenagers who bond over their mutual love for a fictional TV series called The Pink Opaque. The film features a leading cast including Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, and Danielle Deadwyler. I Saw the TV Glow received great reviews upon its release, garnering an 84% Tomatometer. Screen Rant called the film a "mystifying story about self-discovery."

In an interview with AP News, auteur director Scorsese offered his thoughts on I Saw the TV Glow. In his interview, the beloved director was asked if there are any movies he has seen recently that he has liked. In addition to vaguely referencing "some older one's [he's] been watching," Scorsese cited I Saw the TV Glow as a great film. Scorsese...

Exclusive: Filming is underway in Los Angeles on under-the-radar feature drama The Red Mask, starring Helena Howard (The Wilds), Inanna Sarkis (After), Jake Abel (Malignant) and Kelli Garner (Lars And The Real Girl).

The film marks the feature debut of Ritesh Gupta who has previously made commercials for brands including Budweiser and Beats. Writers are Samantha Gurash and Patrick Robert Young.

The synopsis reads: “When outspoken queer screenwriter Allina Green (Howard) is chosen to pen the final installment of legendary slasher franchise The Red Mask, anger, outrage and online death threats from die-hard fans causes a rift in her relationship with reticent fiancé Deetz (Sarkis). Desperate for a creative breakthrough, the pair escape to a secluded airbnb where Allina concocts a dangerous game for the two to play to unlock her writer’s block. But when two uninvited houseguests, Ryan and Claire, crash the scene, the weekend takes a dark turn.

A24's low-budget horror film, I Saw the TV Glow, underperformed at the box office back in May, despite receiving generally positive reviews from critics. However, after landing on Max the film is picking up steam on the streaming charts, contending with some of the year's most popular films.

I Saw the TV Glow hit theaters on May 17 after debuting at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and the film couldn't quite garner enough attention to be considered a financial success. The film grossed $5.3 million on a reported budget of $10 million, which by no means is a major blow to A24, but a bit disappointing considering the film was met with a decent amount of praise from critics and audiences. I Saw the TV Glow currently holds an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, with a 71% score from audiences. The film also holds a pretty strong score of 3.6 out of 5 on Letterboxd.

Making its Max debut on September 20, 2024, Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow continues to haunt a generation of millennials who spent their formative years in the pre-internet 1990s. The acclaimed psychological horror film concerns a pair of wayward souls who bond over their mutual love of a strange TV show that captured their imagination, holding it hostage for generations as they come of age, mature, and find meaning in their boring daily lives.

While not especially scary in a traditional horror movie sense, I Saw the TV Glow is an unsettling trip down memory lane that could very well trigger a generation of '90s millennials who struggled with an abusive homelife, found it difficult to connect with others, battled loneliness and isolation, and found mutual meaning in quirky, off-beat media. With a dour, melancholic tone and sad despair, I Saw the TV Glow speaks to a subset...

Defined by its haunting atmosphere and '90s nostalgia, I Saw the TV Glow has viewers wondering where the A24 movie was filmed. Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We're All Going to the World's Fair), I Saw the TV Glow centers on teenagers Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), outsiders who bond over their love of a cult classic supernatural TV series, The Pink Opaque. As they navigate the crushing conformity of suburbia, Owen and Maddy find refuge in the weekly stories of The Pink Opaque and its psychically connected leads, Isabel (Helena Howard) and Tara (Lindsey Jordan).

Although I Saw the TV Glow's cast of characters is slight, Owen and Maddy's stories carry huge emotional weight. On the surface, the movie might be about the two teens' pop-cultural obsession, but, through the TV series, they are able to understand their identities and queerness. With a searing-yet-hopeful ending,...

Updated: Italian producer Andrea Iervolino — whose credits include Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” the Johnny Depp-starrer “Waiting for the Barbarians” and “Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend” — has parted ways with business partner Monika Bacardi and is launching a new film and TV outfit called The Andrea Iervolino Company.

Iervolino and Bacardi were partners in Ilbe, the studio they co-founded and jointly ran for 13 years.

“With the launch of Taic, Iervolino has stepped down as president and CEO of Ilbe, the studio he co-founded and ran for the last decade, to focus on Taic,” Iervolino said in a statement. “He will remain available in a non-exclusive capacity to assist Ilbe with the transition of a new CEO.”

No reason for the falling out between Iervolino and Bacardi was provided in the statement.

Recent films produced by Iervolino while at Ilbe include the Depp-directed “Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness...

With the nostalgic love for teen dramas like Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries, the teen drama genre has been struggling when it comes to newer entries. While the early 2000s to mid-2010s had several long-running, beloved teen dramas, the streaming era has led to a rut for the genre, with most teen-centered shows struggling to find their footing. Despite several teen dramas premiering in the last five years, none have managed to maintain the audiences of their predecessors.

A big reason many prefer to rewatch old teen dramas than give newer shows a chance is the inevitable chance of an early cancelation. Several teen dramas, new and old, are canceled way too soon, not being given the chance to build up an audience over time. Some of these shows deserved a longer run, as they couldve had the potential to become a classic of the teen drama genre.

Getting too close to the TV may not make you go blind, but it will suck you in. After a classmate and fellow troubled teen introduces him to a mysterious late-night show that shows a supernatural world beyond and beneath their own, Owen, in the pale glow of the TV, begins to question his reality and identity. Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine star in the A24 psychodrama “I Saw the TV Glow,” which has its streaming premiere on Friday, Sept. 20 on Max, followed by its linear TV debut on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11:30 p.m. Et on HBO. You can watch on the 20th with 7-Day Free Trial of Max.

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Yellowjackets is the latest mystery must-watch series that is driving fans wild with all of its exciting revelations. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the Showtime series is a mix of horror and drama and it follows a group of highly talented girls high-school soccer team, whose plane crashes deep into the Ontario wilderness, and it quickly becomes a question of life and death for them. Yellowjackets stars Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Ella Purnell, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Christina Ricci, and Juliette Lewis. So, if you loved the survival thriller, horror drama, and mystery aspects of Yellowjackets here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Max in September, those are not the only films you should look out for as the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service is also bringing you a ton of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from the brilliant anime film The Boy and the Heron to the highly anticipated DC action crime drama series The Penguin. So, we picked out the 5 best new movies and TV shows coming to Max in September 2024.

The Boy and the Heron (September 6)

The Boy and the Heron is a Japanese fantasy anime film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The 2023 film revolves around Mahito, a 12-year-old as he struggles with the death of his mother but when a talking heron tells him that his mother is still alive. Mahito enters an abandoned tower to search for his mother,...

From Naples to Gotham City, let Max pick your end-of-summer destination!

This September, leading up to the release of the highly anticipated HBO Original series “The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell as Batman’s avian antagonist, Max has also curated a “DC Universe” collection, including the Michael Keaton-led “Batman” films beginning with 1989’s “Batman,” the hit adult-animated series “Harley Quinn,” and the 11-time Emmy-winning “Watchmen,” among many others.

But beyond Gotham, it’s a busy month for HBO and Max, which will premiere the fourth and final season of “My Brilliant Friend,” based on Elena Ferrante’s novels, as well as the two-part Original Documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” an up-close look at the creative process behind the cultural phenomenon and HBO anchor.

Also new to the streamer’s collection this month are several titles from Discovery, Food Network, and more, including Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki...

Outer Banks is considered by so many as one of the most fun teen Netflix originals, and they are correct. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, the series has something for everyone from romance to teen drama and from adventure to action, and after Season 3 the Netflix series has proven to be a big project for the streamer. So, if you loved the romance, friendships, adventure, and a ton of teen drama in Outer Banks here are some similar shows you should check out while waiting for Season 4.

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Surviving Summer is an Australian teen drama series created by Joanna Werner and Josh Mapleston. The Netflix series follows Summer Torres, a rebellious teenage girl as she is expelled from her school in Brooklyn, New York, and moves to Australia where she quickly gets into surfing and becomes a part of a surfing group.

The A24 horror movie I Saw the TV Glow and the dystopian thriller Civil War, two of the year's most acclaimed films, will land on HBO and Max in September. The two join the network, and its streaming counterpart, as part of a multiyear deal with A24, under which new theatrical films from the celebrated production company will run exclusively on HBO and Cinemax and stream only on Max.

Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow accomplished what horror films often don't: a generally positive reception from critics and audiences alike. Eerie and nostalgic, the film centers on Owen (Justice Smith), a teenager just trying to make it through life in the suburbs, when his classmate Maddy (portrayed by Brigette Lundy-Paine) 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.

We come bearing great news. If you didn't get the chance to see I Saw the TV Glow when it was released in theaters back in May, you will very soon get the chance to do so. This trippy horror film is set to make its streaming debut on Max this September. It will also make its linear debut on HBO that same month.

I Saw the TV Glow was written and helmed by Jane Schoenbrun. They're best known for writing and directing the psychological horror film We're All Going to the World's Fair. Coming from A24 and Emma Stone's Fruit Tree film and television production company, I Saw the TV Glow follows two teen outcasts, Owen and Maddy, who form a close bond over their shared love of their favorite supernatural television show. But when the TV show ends up mysteriously getting the axe, things begin to get...

A24’s Civil War and I Saw the TV Glow will begin streaming exclusively on Max in September, the streamer announced on Tuesday.

Civil War, from Oscar-nominated writer-director Alex Garland, will debut on Max on September 13, making its linear debut on HBO on September 14 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Meanwhile, I Saw the TV Glow, the latest feature from writer-director Jane Schoenbrun, will begin streaming on Max on September 20, debuting on HBO on September 21 at 11:30 p.m. Et/Pt.

The films come to HBO and Max through A24’s exclusive multiyear pay-one output agreement announced in December, following the expiration of its deal with Showtime.

A thriller marking A24’s biggest-budget project to date, Civil War hit theaters in April after world premiering at SXSW, grossing over $122M worldwide as it ignited water cooler conversation. Set in a dystopian future America, the film follows a team of military-embedded...

Now available, A24 presents a special Blu-ray edition of Jane Schoenbrun’s anthemic coming-of-age horror I Saw the TV Glow starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine.

Special Features include a filmmaker commentary with Jane Schoenbrun and Brigette Lundy-Paine, 12 deleted scenes, a new featurette detailing the all-star soundtrack, and six collectible postcards featuring special photography by Josiah Rundles and Spencer Pazer.

Here’s the full lineup of Special Features…

Filmmaker commentary with Jane Schoenbrun and Brigette Lundy-Paine 12 Deleted Scenes “Ear Worms: The Anthems, Tributes, and testaments of I Saw the TV Glow” featurette (11 minutes) Behind the Scenes Photography by Josiah Rundles and Spencer Pazer

In I Saw the TV Glow, “Owen is 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 stories we encounter when we’re young can sometimes speak to us so deeply that they envelop us. These stories can be something we don’t just experience, but become. Or, perhaps, they lead us to become ourselves if we’re brave enough to let them. In this awe-inspiringly original film, writer and director Jane Schoenbrun captures the intimacy of this experience while telling their own semi-autobiographical queer story like no-one else could.

It’s the late 1990s, Bill Clinton’s America. Lonely 12-year-old Owen (Ian Foreman) gravitates towards fellow outcast Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine). They’re both irrevocably drawn to ‘The Pink Opaque’, a TV show about two teenage girls with a telepathic connection who fight the forces of evil every week. With its magenta glow, the screen acts as a window to a world that feels more real than their own, a place to retreat to from their oppressive home lives.

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for I Saw the TV Glow. It also contains a discussion of self-harm; reader discretion is advisedI Saw the TV Glow has become one of the most critically acclaimed and most talked about films of 2024. Directed by Jane Schoenbrun, it focuses on two young friends, Owen (played by Ian Foreman at the beginning of the film and Justice Smith as the older version) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), whose connection to their favorite television show drives them to question both the reality they live in as well as their identities. The film is many things, from a surrealist horror film to a deep-moving character study about the toxic nature of retreating into nostalgia, while also exploring the power a seemingly unimportant genre series can have on a person's sense of self.

Jane Schoenbrun's audacious, original "I Saw The TV Glow" mesmerized audiences at its Sundance Film Festival debut earlier this year and was given a theatrical release by the folks at A24 last month, but according to The-Numbers, that release only made its way to 469 theaters across North America. Compared to the thousands of theaters that play big movies like "The Fall Guy" or "Inside Out 2," it's safe to guess there are likely a lot of folks who were interested in seeing "I Saw The TV Glow," but it simply wasn't playing in a theater near them. Thankfully, the movie is now available to watch at home digitally, so hopefully the folks who are curious about it will be able to track it down and let it wash over them.

We were impressed by Schoenbrun's previous movie, 2021's "We're All Going to the World's Fair," and were excited...

One of the most acclaimed horror movies of the year, A24’s I Saw the TV Glow heads home this week, and it’s joined by three other horror movies as well as an anthology TV series.

Here’s all the new horror released June 10 – June 16, 2024!

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First up, Gravitas Ventures released G.S. Foxwood’s horror film Wild Eyed and Wicked on VOD outlets this past Tuesday, June 11. The film blends elements of horror, familial drama, and fantasy to “create a unique, emotionally powerful, and terrifying experience.”

Molly Kunz (Widows, The Irrational), Michael X. Sommers (Sense8), Stefanie Estes (Soft & Quiet), and Colleen Camp (Clue) star in the indie horror film Wild Eyed and Wicked.

Wild Eyed and Wicked follows Lily Pierce (Kunz) in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations.

Stars: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Fred Durst, Danielle Deadwyler | Written and Directed by Jane Schoenbrun

On school election night in 1996, 7th grader Owen (Justice Smith) meets 9th grader Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), who is engrossed by an episode guide of her favorite TV show, The Pink Opaque. Her enthusiasm for the series catches Owen’s interest, and the pair begin to watch the show together. Years pass by and The Pink Opaque still keeps the pair connected, until the show becomes more than just fiction.

Few films have been as unexpectedly poignant as I Saw the TV Glow. It’s one that viewers are possibly best coming into blind, leaving absolutely every 90s-themed twist and turn to the expected. There’s an incredible amount of nuance and yet, thanks to Jane Schoenbrun’s skilled creatorship, it’s all amazingly accessible. Absolutely anybody watching can understand why this...

Writer/Director Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow is one of this year’s most talked-about horror movies, and it’s now available to watch at home!

In A24’s I Saw the TV Glow…

“Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious 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.”

A24’s nostalgic, coming-of-age, sci-fi horror film is now available on Fandango at Home, Fandango’s video-on-demand streaming service. It is available for rent and to purchase for $19.99 and $24.99.

Justice Smith (Jurassic World Dominion) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bill & Ted Face the Music, Bombshell) lead the cast of the horror movie alongside Helena Howard (The Wilds), Danielle Deadwyler (The Harder They Fall), Amber Benson, Ian Foreman, Michael Maronna,...

Spoilers are ahead for I Saw the TV Glow's ending.

I Saw the TV Glow and Twin Peaks share themes and plot ideas, especially when it comes to shared identities, doubles, and doppelgngers. The film pays homage to Twin Peaks with references to characters like Maddy or locations like the Roadhouse. With an atmosphere of menace and a reliance on the blurring of the real and unreal, I Saw the TV Glow feels connected to Twin Peaks.

When conceiving their second feature-length film, writer-director Jane Schoenbrun drew on '90s cult classics for inspiration. While I Saw the TV Glow pulls from young-adult television hits like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, the filmmaker has cited David Lynch's Twin Peaks as a huge influence. From I Saw the TV Glow's eerie soundtrack and its more surreal storytelling elements to the atmospheric menace that permeates the film's suburban setting,...

Spoilers are ahead for I Saw the TV Glow.

I Saw the TV Glow pays homage to '90s TV shows like Buffy and Twin Peaks, but with a renewed focus on LGBTQ+ themes and character representation. The film includes a meta plotline about a TV show called The Pink Opaque, mirroring themes and plots from Buffy. Amber Benson's cameo in the film ties in with her iconic role in Buffy, adding layers of comfort and acknowledgment for queer and trans viewers.

A24's latest psychological horror film, I Saw the TV Glow, pays homage to many of the 1990s television shows that inspired writer-director Jane Schoenbrun. In terms of atmosphere and story, I Saw the TV Glow is heavily inspired by cult classics like David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks, but, more than anything, the film is in conversation with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. For example,...

Spoilers are ahead for I Saw the TV Glow.

I Saw the TV Glow pays homage to '90s cult classics like Buffy and Twin Peaks, adding authenticity to its storytelling. The Pink Opaque bar in the film mirrors Twin Peaks' Roadhouse, functioning as a liminal space for the characters' realities. Director Jane Schoenbrun drew inspiration from Twin Peaks' original ending, using '90s nostalgia and obsession with stories as a grounds for their queer allegory in I Saw the TV Glow.

Director Jane Schoenbrun has spoken at length about the 1990s pop-cultural touchstones that inspired their latest movie, I Saw the TV Glow. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Are You Afraid of the Dark? to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, I Saw the TV Glow pulls from some of the '90s most beloved cult classics, but it does more than just pay homage. In the film, teenagers...

Spoilers are ahead for I Saw the TV Glow.

Owen's struggle with accepting their true self is reflected in the fictional show, The Pink Opaque, leading to a surreal and introspective journey. The film shows Owen's realization that the escapist TV show they loved is not as fulfilling as facing their own reality and taking action. Despite the weight of societal expectations, there's a glimmer of hope for Owen to embrace their true self and find happiness in the end.

Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow's story clicks into place when Owen (Ian Foreman; Justice Smith) is in the car with his parents. After Owen admits to wanting to watch the surreal young-adult series The Pink Opaque, Owen's abusive father Frank (Fred Durst) scoffs his only line in the film, disgustedly noting that The Pink Opaque is a show "for girls." A younger Owen discovered his...

"I Saw the TV Glow" centers on Owen and Maddy's friendship through their shared love of a show. The film, praised for its introspective views, was directed by Jane Schoenbrun and produced by Emma Stone's production company, Fruit Tree. The cast includes Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Phoebe Bridgers in a cameo role.

I Saw the TV Glow chronicles two young characters' bond over their obsession with a television show and features a cast of a handful of familiar faces, including a popular singer-songwriter. The 2024 psychological horror drama film, directed and written by Jane Schoenbrun, was produced by Emma Stone and Dave McCary under their film and television production company, Fruit Tree, and released by A24. I Saw the TV Glow's reviews have been mostly positive, with critics praising Justice Smith's performance, Schoenbrun's direction, and the movie's introspective views on identity, adolescence, and the consumption of media.

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Okay, we know that Cannes is the big thing at the moment and that everyone’s waiting for the premiere of Furiosa next week, but if you don’t know what to do in between, we might just have a very interesting proposal for all of you horror fans out there. The queer psychological horror I Saw the TV Glow was quietly released in theaters last Friday, after having its premiere at Sundance in January and after its limited release on May 3. Distributed by A24, the movie might not become a box office record-breaker, but it seems that the critics love it, and that might motivate people to go see the movie.

The movie is based on an original screenplay by Jane Schoenbrun, who also directed the movie. The non-binary filmmaker is best known for their earlier horror We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, which was also an indie...

The entertainment company A24 is no stranger to delivering memorable movies to audiences. A24 is behind Everything Everywhere All At Once, Talk to Me, Uncut Gems, Midsommar, Lady Bird, Moonlight, HBO’s Euphoria, Netflix’s Beef. The company’s latest release “I Saw The TV Glow” is getting rave reviews on the Internet.

“I Saw The TV Glow” plays in select theaters nationwide. The film follows a teenager named Owen. Owen is introduced 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 film was 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. I Saw the TV Glow premiered in the Midnight section at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024.[It also screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section on February 20, 2024 and South by Southwest on March 10, 2024. It was released in limited theaters on May 3, 2024, playing in New York and Los Angeles, before a nationwide expansion on May 17.

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Alex G has shared his original score for A24’s coming-of-age horror film I Saw the TV Glow. Stream it below.

Featuring 20 tracks, the score marks Alex G’s first full-length instrumental release. It’s a companion project to the film’s star-studded original soundtrack, which features contributions from Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Caroline Polachek, Bartees Strange, Jay Som, and more.

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Helmed by We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow revolves around two teenagers — portrayed by Justice Smith and Brigitte Lundy-Paine — who bond over their shared obsession with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-inspired TV series titled The Pink Opaque.

The cast of I Saw the TV Glow also includes Fred Durst and Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan alongside Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler. The film opened in select cities on May...