This film presents a truly disturbing scenario, not because of supernatural occurrences, but due to how a town reacts when they discover two young men involved romantically—by subjecting them to something resembling an exorcism. "Ryan" (played by Stacy Clausen) is the attractive, casually styled blond who's grown closer to "Naim" (Joe Bird). The latter seems quite vulnerable and becomes deeply upset when he finds his…

Those who’ve experienced *It Follows* will likely recognize many elements in this film. Nevertheless, it surpasses *It Follows* by providing an explanation for the events unfolding onscreen. Consequently, the characters feel more understandable, and the suspense feels more realistic than the sudden frights present in *It Follows*. The performers deliver strong performances, and the director’s work is excellent. The s…

This is an exceptional example of queer horror done right. Adrian Chiarella finds a clever way to challenge the familiar narrative surrounding conversion therapy, transforming the supposed purification process into something truly terrifying—a constantly changing, visceral nightmare. The being that manifests as the boys’ deepest longings, which are for one another, creates a powerfully evocative and mournful symbolic…