Oscar-winning production company A24 is known for being a haven for surreal and fantastical stories, and they are continuing that trend withI Saw the TV Glow. Directed byWe’re All Going to the World’s FairfilmmakerJane Schoenbrun, this dramatic neon-laced horror film follows two best friends who have a life-long bond over an unusual television show. However, their lives take an unusual turn when that show gets canceled, and strange developments begin to occur.
I Saw the TV Glowmade its grand debut at Sundance 2024 and quickly became the subject of wide critical acclaim. Collider’s ownRoss Bonaimewas one of those fortunate enough to see the film at the prestigious fest and had almost nothing but praise for Jane Schoenbrun’s sophomore feature film. You can readRoss’s full review forI Saw the TV Glowby clicking here. With all that positive buzz, many may want to know more about Jane Schoenbrun’s audacious horror flick. To find out more about A24’s latest, as well as its cast, trailer, release date, and more, here is everything we know so far aboutI Saw the TV Glow.
I Saw the TV Glow
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
When is ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Coming Out?
The horrors of an obscure television show will be bursting onto screens everywhere whenI Saw the TV Glowon Friday, May 3rd, 2024.
Where Can You Watch ‘I Saw the TV Glow’?
Despite being a movie all about content on television,I Saw the TV Glowwill somewhat ironically be released exclusively in theaters this May. A24 has consistently found plenty of success in theatrical releases, including 2024.Alex Garland’s engaging and provocative thrillerCivil Warbecame a surprise sleeper hit this year, generating plenty of online discourse.I Saw the TV Glowis also far from the last film that A24 is releasing this year, as fans of the company can also expect to see theJulie Louis-Dreyfus-led existential dramaTuesday,Colman Domingo’s uplifting prison filmSing Sing, andthe third entry of theXtrilogy,MaXXXine.I saw that the TV Glow will hopefully get some attention in the indie circuit, as it will be released onthe same weekend as one of the most anticipated action films of the year,The Fall Guy.
As for a streaming release,I Saw the TV Glowwill likely become available to stream on Max at a later date followingA24’s streaming exclusivity deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Does ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Have a Trailer?
The first trailer forI Saw the TV Glowwas released by A24 on February 28th, which is about a month after the film premiered at Sundance 2024. The trailer begins with the introduction of Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), who have been best friends since childhood. The two bonded over a show titledThe Pink Opaque- an anthology monster of the week-type show in the same vein as something likeGoosebumps. Owen thinks ofThe Pink Opaqueas nothing more than an entertaining late-night show, but Maddy seems to be much more invested in the show’s narrative and characters. Maddy appears to firmly believe that this seemingly fictional show is actually quite real, and the more Owen hears this, the more he starts to believe this as well.
Who Stars in ‘I Saw the TV Glow’?
The cast ofI Saw the TV Glowis led byDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesstar Justice Smith andBill & Ted Face the Musicstar Brigette Lundy-Paine as Owen and Maddy respectively. Smith has a long career of quality roles, includingPokémon: Detective Pikachu,The Voyeurs, andSharper. As for Lundy-Paine, their career is nothing to slouch at either, with a resume includingThe Glass Castle,Downsizing, andBombshell.
Also attached to the cast ofI Saw the TV GlowareIan Foreman(Let the Right One In),Helena Howard(The Wilds),Danielle Deadwyler(Till), andConner O’Malley(Bodies Bodies Bodies).I Saw the TV Glowwill also feature appearances by recognized music starsLindsey JordanandFred Durst.
What is ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ About?
The official plot synopsis ofI Saw the TV Glowreads as follows:
Who is Making ‘I Saw the TV Glow’?
I Saw the TV Glowis written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun. This marks Jane Schoenbrun’s second feature film afterWe’re All Going to the World’s Fair. The film is being executive produced byKevin Kelly(A Real Pain) andTaylor Shung(Past Lives). The rest ofI Saw the TV Glow’s crew includes composerAlex G(Too Far), cinematographerEric Yue(A Thousand and One), editorSofi Marshall(Paint), production designerBrandon Tonner-Connolly(Reservation Dogs), and art directorNaomi Munro(It Comes at Night).
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