I Saw the TV Glow
(2024)
Overview
In late-90s suburbia, a lonely teenager meets a girl at school who introduces him to a mysterious late-night T.V. show — a vision of a supernatural world pulsing beneath their own. As time goes on, however, questions begin to arise about why the show sometimes seems more real than their own lives. In the pale glow of the television, their view of reality begins to crack.
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Brent Marchant
⭐ 2/10May 11, 2024
After watching this piece of incoherent, unfocused rubbish, I would have much rather watched the TV glow instead. Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s incomprehensible smart horror offering is an absolute utter waste of time, not to mention the ticket price. This glacially paced story of two psychologically and emotionally troubled teens, Owen (Ian Forema) and Maddy (Brigitte Lundy-Paine), who bond over a cheesy late night 1990s young adult sci-fi/h… read the rest.
TheSceneSnobs
⭐ 5/10July 9, 2024
I was disappointed in the flow of the story in 'I Saw The TV Glow'. Despite this, the melancholy feel of the film is beautifully conveyed throughout, enhancing its themes effectively. The visuals are stunning, and the combination of top-tier editing and visual effects elevates the cinematography to an exceptional level.
The film’s melancholic atmosphere is one of its strongest points. This pervasive mood adds depth to the narrative, making the…
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ekaari
⭐ 7/10August 9, 2024
Necessity and Style, lacking Substance
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ offers an important message that is evidently hitting the hearts of the people who need to hear it, and the beautiful visuals bath it in emotional colour.
It would have been served with more depth, detail, and structure, but it does what it set out to do. If it doesn’t hit for you, you’re probably not the intended audience.
CinemaSerf
⭐ 6/10August 13, 2024
Told using a verity of storytelling techniques, this is a curious film that certainly has a potent point to make but somehow it just can't get there. It's all about the relationship between two folks on the periphery of society. "Owen" (Ian Foreman then Justice Smith) lives with his parents whilst "Maddy" (Brigette Lundy-Paine) abides with her indifferent mother. She's a few years older than he, and they initially bond over a television show call… read the rest.
Chandler Danier
⭐ 7/10December 3, 2024
I was hoping this was a Helloween 3 remake.
Way too much filler. Who needs to see bands performing? Monologues... It's deep but I wasn't buying.
Hellish ending. Really cool shots. Creepy shots. Well shot.
Kali
⭐ 5/10March 6, 2025
Honestly? Not that good. Like I got the underlying metaphor of Owen being trans and that was cool, but there really wasn't that much substance to the film other than that.
> I'll die if I stay here. I don't know how exactly, but I know it's true.
Maybe there is more substance to it and I didn't realise because I was tired when I watched it. I don't know. I think I just expected more horror and more trans.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$5,407,916