Part Poltergeist, part Stranger Things, two friends who bond over a mysterious television show learn the truth of a hidden world below their own in A24’s, I Saw The TV Glow.
What is I Saw The TV Glow About?
Set in the 90s, I Saw The TV Glow, follows a teenager named Owen (Justice Smith – older, Ian Foreman – younger). He is your average teenager in the suburbs just trying to make through life. Lonely and feeling that he doesn’t belong in his body and the world, he does what he can to try and fit in. As with many of us that grew up in the 90s, his favorite past-time is watching television.
Then he meets Maddy (Bridgette Lundy-Paine). She’s lightly older and dealing with the same issues that he is. The two bond over a TV show called “The Pink Opague.” It’s a weird late night show supposedly meant for kids. Similar to Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, in each episode, high schoolers fight supernatural beings. Although frightening, the show gives them an escape from their everyday lives.
All of a sudden, the show is mysteriously canceled. Blurring the lines of fiction and reality, they see a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the process, Maddy vanishes, leaving Owen alone in the most important time of his self-discovery. With his reality beginning to crack, he searches for his friend while navigating life’s pressures and the pressure of this new world.
What is I Saw The TV Glow Rated?
The film is rated R due to violence and some sexual content.
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How to watch I Saw The TV Glow?
I Saw The TV Glow will premiere in theaters on May 3, 2024. With the recent deal between A24 and Max, the film will stream on the platform following its digital release.
Where to watch I Saw The TV Glow?
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