Jane Schoenbrun's slasher reboot

The film *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* debuted in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, where it opened the program and earned the Queer Palme. The movie reimagines a fictional 1980s slasher series through the perspective of a young queer filmmaker, Kris, played by Hannah Einbinder, and blends horror, sexual tension, and commentary on media influence.

Following its Cannes premiere, the film received strong critical acclaim. Reviewers highlighted its meta‑textual, campy tone and the combination of gore, humor, and queer subtext. Empire gave it a perfect five‑star rating, calling it “utterly unique,” while Nerdist praised it as a “transformative work of queer cinema.” Performances by Einbinder and Gillian Anderson were singled out for depth and nuance, cementing the film’s reputation as a bold, pleasure‑laden addition to the slasher genre.