I’m not truly a horror fan, so it took me longer than it should have to check out “I Saw the TV Glow.” The psychological thriller by trans, nonbinary, queer filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun is a spooky, stylish allegory about what it means to not live one’s authentic life. Couched in the the story of a shy 90s teen obsessed with a young adult show called “The Pink Opaque,” the film follows him through his life as he is seemingly haunted by the spectre of the supernatural show and its other world just beyond the reach of reality. Schoenbrun’s homages to fellow spooky genre masterpieces like Buffy and the David Lynch universe are easy to spot – from the Buffy font down to beloved Buffy actress Amber Benson (and, hello, one of “The Pink Opaque” actresses is even named Tara). But what will stay with you is the internal horror caused by unacknowledged gender dysphoria, and the possibilities for those who live out instead. Also, it’s cool and looks amazing – it often seems as if the entire thing is somehow lighted by neon. And then there’s the surprise guest appearance by none other than Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. “I Saw the TV Glow” will keep you guessing like that, and thinking.
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