They/Them Review: John Logan's Slasher Suffers From An Identity Crisis
They/Them was positioned from the beginning to be a thrilling addition to the slasher genre, not just because of its clever title but also because it made an attempt at the worn-out cliché of "buried your gays." john Logan, a writer and director, aims to give young queer people who have experienced the brutality of a heteronormative society authority and power back. Logan's goals, however, don't necessarily make for a good slasher.
They/Them centres on a group of young adolescents who visit Whistler Camp, run by the way too laid-back camp director Owen Whistler, for a variety of reasons (Kevin Bacon). jordan (Theo Germaine), who is trans and non-binary, immediately recognises a red flag in his laid-back demeanour and unexpected "acceptance" of gay people. The creepy nature of the camp and its personnel are gradually revealed, and are possibly the most horrifying aspects of the film. However, there is still more terror in store for the staff and campers since a masked killer is prowling the campgrounds and has some unique targets.
Ironically, They/Them experience an identity dilemma. The goal of the slasher genre is to frighten both the viewers and the potential victims onscreen. Anyone might be a target, and the teenagers were aware that a masked killer was picking them off, which made Scream a powerful and subversive slasher. jordan, the protagonist of They/Them, is the only one with a sense of security. However, individuals around them don't quite have that protective shield, like to Sidney from Scream. Logan twists the story to emphasise the point without endangering the characters' safety, rendering the slasher element ineffectual.
They/Them has an effect because of its purpose for existing and the fantastic ensemble cast, which deserves to be highlighted. The movie lacks enthusiasm but is still watchable. Even if the movie's clear criticism of risky institutions is satisfying, it makes you sad to know that this horror couldn't find a satisfactory resolution.
They/Them centres on a group of young adolescents who visit Whistler Camp, run by the way too laid-back camp director Owen Whistler, for a variety of reasons (Kevin Bacon). jordan (Theo Germaine), who is trans and non-binary, immediately recognises a red flag in his laid-back demeanour and unexpected "acceptance" of gay people. The creepy nature of the camp and its personnel are gradually revealed, and are possibly the most horrifying aspects of the film. However, there is still more terror in store for the staff and campers since a masked killer is prowling the campgrounds and has some unique targets.
Ironically, They/Them experience an identity dilemma. The goal of the slasher genre is to frighten both the viewers and the potential victims onscreen. Anyone might be a target, and the teenagers were aware that a masked killer was picking them off, which made Scream a powerful and subversive slasher. jordan, the protagonist of They/Them, is the only one with a sense of security. However, individuals around them don't quite have that protective shield, like to Sidney from Scream. Logan twists the story to emphasise the point without endangering the characters' safety, rendering the slasher element ineffectual.
They/Them has an effect because of its purpose for existing and the fantastic ensemble cast, which deserves to be highlighted. The movie lacks enthusiasm but is still watchable. Even if the movie's clear criticism of risky institutions is satisfying, it makes you sad to know that this horror couldn't find a satisfactory resolution.