I Saw The TV Glow
- 5.9
- Horror
- 2024
- 1h 40m
- 14+
A classmate introduces teenage Owen 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.
A classmate introduces teenage Owen 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.
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"I Saw the TV Glow" is a 2024 American horror-thriller film directed by Jane Schoenbrun and produced by A24, known for its distinct and unsettling contributions to the horror genre. This psychological film dives deep into the eerie and surreal effects of media obsession, youth disconnection, and the blurred lines between reality and the digital world. It explores how growing up immersed in the constant glow of screens can distort perceptions of the world, one's self, and relationships, giving rise to a haunting experience that merges psychological and supernatural elements.
The film centers on two teenage friends, Casey and Mara, who are bonded over their shared love of a creepy, niche television show that seems to reflect their own growing anxieties and fears. As they obsessively consume this disturbing show, their friendship strengthens but also begins to unravel under the weight of their increasingly warped reality. The show, initially an escape for them, becomes a sinister force that starts to bleed into their lives, casting a dark shadow over their mental states and perceptions of the world around them. The once harmless TV show starts to take on a more menacing presence, as if it were feeding off their vulnerability and anxiety.
As the show begins to influence their lives in unpredictable and terrifying ways, the girls struggle to differentiate between reality and the eerie fiction on their screens. Their once-solid bond is tested as they spiral into paranoia, leading them to question not only the nature of the television show but also their own sanity. The film uses this descent to explore themes of media consumption, loneliness, and the fragility of identity, particularly in the context of teenage development and the pervasive influence of digital culture.
"I Saw the TV Glow" taps into contemporary fears of how technology can consume us, drawing parallels between the saturation of modern life with media and the loss of personal connection and self-awareness. Through haunting visuals, a slow-burning narrative, and disturbing psychological horror, the film captures the terror of losing oneself to a virtual reality that seems more real than the world outside.