Jane Schoenbrun's critically acclaimed horror flick ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ gets eerie trailer, release date
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A24 recently dropped the trailer for Jane Schoenbrun's highly praised horror film, ‘I Saw the TV Glow’, following its impressive reception at Sundance.
Starring Justice Smith as Owen and Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy, the movie explores the eerie consequences of bonding over a canceled TV show. With a runtime of 100 minutes, the drama feature film is all set to hit theaters on May 3.
In the trailer released on Wednesday, February 28, we catch a glimpse of Lindsey Jordan, known by her stage name Snail Mail, as she makes her first appearance in a feature film, portraying Tara, as part of ‘The Pink Opaque’ duo.
What is ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ about?
Owen forms a friendship with an older classmate, Maddy, who introduces him to an intriguing TV show called, ‘The Pink Opaque’.
According to Maddy's description, the series follows teen girls Tara and Isabela (Helena Howard), who share a psychic bond and unite to fight new monsters creeping from various corners of the county.
Initially serving as an escape from their turbulent lives, the boundaries between the show and reality blur. Owen dismisses the merging worlds as just "a TV show" until Maddy disappears, and the series gets axed, forcing him to confront the confusing blend of fiction and reality.
The official synopsis reads, “Teenager Owen 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.”
Who stars in ‘I Saw the TV Glow’?
Schoenbrun teams up with accomplished musicians for the film, casting Fred Durst as Owen's father and showcasing Jordan in her first feature role as Tara.
Jordan not only embodies the character but also lends her musical talent to an original song for the movie's soundtrack. Additionally, Grammy-winning artist Phoebe Bridgers makes a cameo appearance, teaming up with Sloppy Jane for an exclusive track in the film.
Apart from this, the cast members include Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Helena Howard, Danielle Deadwyler, and Sloppy Jane.
Is ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ worth watching?
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ promises an engaging plot, that dives into the complex emotional journey of its characters as they grapple with the fallout of their deep connection to a TV show.
Scheduled for its theatrical release on May 3, the film digs deep into the nuanced aspects hidden beneath seemingly harmless obsessions, offering thought-provoking and unconventional storytelling.
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ trailer