Jane Schoenbrun on 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma': Slasher Love Letter and Trans Joy
Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,' is a unique mix of slasher parody, meta-comedy, and a queer love narrative. In a conversation with kulturnews.de, she expressed that this project represents a playful evolution from her previous works during her gender transition. Now in her 30s, Schoenbrun seeks to authentically depict queer and trans joy. The film critiques the misogyny and transphobia prevalent in slasher films, delving into themes of desire and gender norms. The protagonist, Kris, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder, is a cis woman grappling with body image issues. The film also satirizes Hollywood's rigid standards, reflecting Schoenbrun's own journey as a trans filmmaker. Matthias Jordan conducted the interview.
Key facts
- Jane Schoenbrun's third film is 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'.
- The film blends slasher parody, meta-comedy, and queer love story.
- Schoenbrun's first two films were made during the early stages of her gender transition.
- The filmmaker is now in her 30s and says the last five years have been the happiest of her life.
- The film is a love letter to slasher films but critiques misogynistic and transphobic elements.
- Hannah Einbinder plays the protagonist Kris, a cis woman with a disturbed relationship to her body.
- The film includes satire on Hollywood, with Kris tasked to revive the 'Camp Miasma' franchise.
- Schoenbrun mentioned countless Zoom meetings to secure financing for her films.
- She believes art and commerce are at odds but one must participate.
Entities
Artists
- Jane Schoenbrun
- Hannah Einbinder
- Matthias Jordan
Locations
- United States
- Hollywood