Slay
Slay

Movie spotlight

Slay

2023
Movie
10 min
English

Faced with the impending departure of his BFF, Glen tries to rekindle old friendships…to varying degrees of success.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Director: Kimberly CameronGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During a Juneteenth barbecue celebration, a group of queer women of color find themselves targeted by a relentless killer. As the festivities turn into a fight for survival, they must band together to confront the aggressor and protect each other.

Critical Reception

Slay received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally praising its modern take on the slasher genre and its commitment to representation, while some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely themes and inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters of color.

  • The film offers a fresh perspective within the often homogenous slasher subgenre.

  • Some critics found the narrative elements to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available through Google user reviews at this time.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Slay,' is a slang term often used within the LGBTQ+ community to express admiration or success, adding a layer of cultural resonance to the horror narrative.

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