Comedy
Horror
Romance
Blood. Lust.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)
Runtime
112 min
Release date
06/08/2026
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
MUBI
Plan B Entertainment
Overview
An ambitious director sets out to revive a faded slasher franchise, but her meeting with the film’s reclusive original star spirals into a terrifying maze of obsession, fear, and blood-soaked delusion.
Directors & Screenwriters
Jane Schoenbrun
Director
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Hannah Einbinder
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Kris
Gillian Anderson
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Billy
Amanda Fix
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Young Billy
Arthur Conti
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Alex
Eva Victor
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DJ Ella Giastic
Zach Cherry
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Will
Sarah Sherman
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Kris' Agent
Patrick Fischler
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Rudolph
Dylan Baker
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Jeffrey
Jasmin Savoy Brown
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Mari
Kevin McDonald
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Anthony
/ County Sheriff
/ County Sheriff
Quintessa Swindell
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Julie
Jack Haven
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Little Death
Aren Buchholz
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Thor
Florence Barrett
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Flo
Jordana Summer
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Doomed Teen Girl
Ryan McEwen
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Doomed Teen Boy
William Vaughan
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Squash Bro
Hunter Dillon
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Chuck
Nikki Bryce
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Cafe Owner
Jess McLeod
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Tracy
Willy McGee
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Male Executive
Louise Weard
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Queer Assistant
Freya Edwards
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Young Kris
Cassandra Ebner
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Doomed Wife
Trevor Addie
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Doomed Husband
Avalon Fast
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Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Henri Gillespi
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Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Cherry Moore
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Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Austyn Van de Kamp
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Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Eric K. Yue
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Jane Schoenbrun
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At 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, CAMP MIASMA is the best reviewed horror film of the year.
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Fall into a world of desire and delirium.
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Kiss your inhibitions goodbye.
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Hannah Einbinder is Kris
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There’s a hole at the bottom of the lake, and it’s open wide.
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Gillian Anderson is Billy Presley.
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A new kind of horror remake from Jane Schoenbrun.
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Did You Know?
The queer slasher reboot you’ve been waiting for is finally home‑streamable.
Jane Schoenbrun’s wildly inventive follow‑up to the cult hit I Saw the TV Glow, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is now ready for digital purchase or rental. You can snag the film on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and other platforms for $24.99 to buy or $19.99 to rent, with a 48‑hour viewing window after you hit play.
The movie takes a meta‑twist on the classic slasher formula: Hannah Einbinder plays Kris Williams, a queer Sundance darling tasked with rebooting the notorious ’80s Camp Miasma franchise. In her quest for fresh inspiration, Kris tracks down the original final girl, Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson), who has retreated to the abandoned camp grounds as a recluse.
While the film isn’t yet on a mainstream subscription service, it will eventually land on Mubi—Prime’s indie‑film add‑on—for a monthly $14.99 fee. Industry patterns suggest a Mubi debut could arrive around late November 2026, roughly three months after its theatrical run, though the exact date remains unconfirmed.
If you’re a fan of queer horror romance or just want to see how trauma can be twisted into kinky lesbian sex on screen, buying or renting now is the quickest way to experience this off‑beat, genre‑bending thriller before it hits the streaming queue.
Alex G’s haunting score turns a slasher parody into a nostalgic love letter to ’80s horror‑romance.
When Little Death rises from the lake in Jane Schoenbrun’s breakout "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," the scene erupts with a full‑volume rendition of Counting Crows’ "A Long December." The familiar piano chords and relentless "na‑na‑nah" chorus underscore counselors drenched in corn‑syrup blood, turning gore into a hilariously transcendent set piece that has audiences cackling in the dark.
The film’s music, crafted by indie‑rock chameleon Alex G, is more than background ambience—it’s a character in its own right. G weaves warped vinyl scratches, studio‑chat samples, and whisper‑soft guitars into each cue, making the score feel like a live‑recording of its own creation. This tactile approach mirrors Schoenbrun’s fascination with media as a portal, letting viewers feel both safe and unsettled within the slasher’s familiar patterns.
Beyond the comedy, G’s orchestral moments—"Sex Talk," "Meeting Billy," and "Kris’s Fantasy"—dip into late‑Romantic textures reminiscent of Samuel Barber and Arvo Pärt, underscoring the film’s darker emotional currents. The ethereal harp of "Welcome to Camp" and the snow‑kissed tremolos of "Blizzard" summon the dreamy VHS aesthetic of ’80s classics like Labyrinth, turning the camp’s bleak corners into a private alternate universe for its protagonists.
In short, the partnership between Schoenbrun and Alex G proves that a slasher can be both a parody and a heartfelt ode, with a soundtrack that amplifies the film’s quirky romance while paying homage to the very genre it lampoons.
A slasher spoof just cracked the IMDb top ten—find out why everyone’s binge‑watching it.
Jane Schoenbrun’s new horror‑comedy Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma has vaulted to No. 8 on IMDb’s Most Popular Movies chart, riding the wave of a year that’s been nothing short of a slasher renaissance. The film, a love‑letter to Friday the 13th‑style slashers, blends gore‑filled set‑pieces with a twisted romance that’s resonating with both genre purists and newcomers alike.
The story follows queer filmmaker Kris (Hannah Einbinder), hired to resurrect the Camp Miasma franchise, and the reclusive original final girl, Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson), who’s been holed up in the abandoned summer‑camp set. As Kris and Billy’s bond deepens, the line between the fictional Camp Miasma movies and reality blurs, delivering a meta‑narrative that’s as clever as it is bloody. The ensemble also features Jack Haven, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, Dylan Baker, and Patrick Fischler.
Premiering at Cannes in May and hitting U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, the film quickly moved to PVOD on Sept. 18 and even earned a nostalgic VHS run as part of “The VHS Tour” this October. Critics have been raving: Rotten Tomatoes gives it a Certified Fresh 94%, while the Washington Blade praised it as “sublimely entertaining… a pop‑culture masterpiece,” and I Love Splatter lauded its “hilarious” tone and heartfelt depiction of two women finding love amid the carnage.
With its blend of classic slasher thrills, sharp satire, and an unexpected romance, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is proving that horror can be both reverent and revolutionary—making it a must‑watch for anyone who loves a good scream and a good story.
Cannes‑lauded slasher fever dream revives the genre with a meta twist
Jane Schoenbrun’s latest, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” drops on Mubi this Friday, Oct. 2, positioning itself as the much‑anticipated follow‑up to her 2024 breakout, “I Saw the TV Glow.” The film arrived at Cannes as a standout, instantly catching buzz for its audacious blend of horror tropes and self‑reflexive storytelling.
The premise is deliciously meta: Hannah Einbinder, known for her sharp turn on “Hacks,” plays a determined filmmaker who sets out to resurrect a dormant slasher franchise—complete with its original scream queen, Gillian Anderson. Their uneasy partnership fuels a narrative that feels both a love letter to ’80s slashers and a commentary on the genre’s capacity for reinvention.
Critic Lindsey Bahr praised the film as “a thoughtfully constructed fever dream that wears its high and low‑brow references on its sleeve,” noting Schoenbrun’s continued fascination with transition—both personal and cinematic—through pop‑culture tools. The result is a bold, worthy vision that flips familiar horror motifs into something fresh, making the movie a must‑watch for anyone craving a clever, genre‑bending thrill.
A surreal sapphic slasher satire that flips horror on its head
Jane Schoenbrun, the mind behind “I Saw the TV Glow” and “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” proves a boring title is impossible for her with “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.” The film lands on Mubi as a wildly inventive, genre‑bending romp that mixes slasher tropes with a fresh, queer sensibility.
The story follows a director, played by Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks,” who is hired to reboot a classic horror franchise. As she dives into the material, she forms an unlikely bond with the original film’s “final girl,” embodied by Gillian Anderson of “The X‑Files.” Their connection fuels a surrealist satire that skewers the conventions of horror while delivering genuine thrills.
Schoenbrun’s signature style shines through the film’s off‑kilter humor and vivid visual flair, turning the usual reboot narrative into a commentary on authorship, fandom, and queer desire. With Einbinder’s sharp comedic timing and Anderson’s iconic presence, the duo brings depth to a premise that could easily have been a gimmick.
For viewers looking for something that’s both a love letter to and a subversive rewrite of slasher lore, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” offers a bold, unapologetically queer experience that’s as entertaining as it is thought‑provoking.
Gillian Anderson’s eerie comeback makes Camp Miasma a 35mm slasher masterpiece
When horror aficionado Gillian Anderson teams up with Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, the result is a genre‑bending thrill ride that feels both heavy‑handed in its symbolism and irresistibly watchable. The reviewer describes it as an “audio‑visual treat,” with Anderson delivering a standout performance as a reclusive horror actress while the whole cast brings the camp’s twisted drama to life.
A key to the film’s distinct mood is cinematographer Eric Yue’s choice to shoot almost the entire picture on 35mm film. That decision injects a grainy, noisy texture reminiscent of ’70s and ’80s slasher classics, while the production also leans on old‑school glass matte paintings for its backdrops instead of the usual CGI. The result is a surreal, retro‑tinged visual palette that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
The combination of vintage aesthetics and contemporary storytelling makes Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma a unique entry in modern horror. It’s a must‑see for fans of the genre, now streaming on MUBI and soon available on 4K Blu‑ray, promising an experience that tests both picture and sound performance in any home‑cinema setup.