They/Them
They/Them

They/Them

2022Movie104 minEnglish

Campers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endure unsettling psychological techniques while the campsite is stalked by a mysterious killer.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users55%
Director: John LoganGenres: Horror, Slasher, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of LGBTQ+ teens arrive at a conversion camp, expecting to be challenged and changed. However, they soon discover that the camp's charismatic director has darker intentions, forcing the teens to confront their fears and fight for their lives. The film blends elements of slasher horror with a story about identity and survival.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards its ambition and performances, particularly from the younger cast. However, many critics found its execution to be uneven, with some criticizing the pacing and the integration of its horror and thematic elements. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the representation and horror tropes, while others felt it didn't fully deliver on either.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely themes of LGBTQ+ identity and survival.
  • Criticized for an uneven blend of slasher tropes and its more serious subject matter.
  • The performances of the young cast are often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews are split, with some appreciating the film's representation and inclusion of horror elements, while others found the story to be predictable and the horror less impactful than expected.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Logan, known for writing films like 'Gladiator' and 'Skyfall'.

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