Review 849: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Summary
Christopher and Stephen review Jane Schoenbrun’s *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, a meta-slasher sequel. Stephen praises its joyful, campy tone and moving slasher sequences, while Christopher notes its heavy reliance on metaphor over narrative reality. They discuss themes of identity, dysphoria, and performance, ultimately agreeing it is a delightful, must-see film for those aware of its unconventional style.
Topics discussed
Intro and Stephen's Cannes viewing experience
Trailer for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Stephen's review: Silly, moving, and joyful
Chris's take: Metaphor vs. reality and the Zoom scene
Praise for Jillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder
Deep dive: Identity, dysphoria, and camp
Soundtrack highlights and visual gags
Final verdicts: Must See vs. Recommend
Outro and social media links
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