Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Summary
Hosts Glenn Weldon and Aisha Harris, along with guest Jordan Cruciola, review Jane Schoenbrunn’s new film *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*. They praise the movie as a messy, academic, and deeply queer meditation on slasher tropes, sexuality, and film theory. The discussion highlights the strong performances by Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, noting how the film blends horror satire with personal desire.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and request for reviews
Introduction to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Aisha Harris on the film's academic and queer themes
Jordan Cruciola on the film as horror fan fiction
Glenn Weldon on illusion vs. allegory and messiness
Discussion on tactile filmmaking and practical effects
Praise for Jane Schoenbrunn's unique visual imagination
Commercial break
Debate on the film's Hollywood satire and authenticity
Analysis of the film's humor and camp elements
Praise for Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder's performances
Final verdict, credits, and closing sponsor reads
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