This was the Movie Club pick for last week, along with The Babadook. Content warning: mild body horrorOwen (Justice Smith) and Maddie (Brigette Lundy-Paine) bonded over their shared love of The Pink Opaque, a paranormal fantasy TV show aimed at tweens and teens, which is mysteriously cancelled the same time Maddie disappears. Owen tries to get on with life, feeling more and more displaced, until Maddie shows up once more with a new identity. Is she really his friend? Is anything real?
The trans allegory is centered prominently but this is just as impactful for anyone who felt like an outsider or that they somehow didn't belong in their life. If you grew up in the 90s, this movie will feel like a punch in the solar plexus, but it doesn't wallow in nostalgia. It uses that wistfulness to amp the discordant vibes until your teeth are on edge.
In other words, this movie fucking rocks. It's not quite out on streaming yet but keep an eye out. Until then, if you can catch it in theaters, do so. Solid, atmospheric horror with only one quasi-jump scare. Highly recommend.
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