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Slanted: Bold Body-Horror Satire Examines Identity and Popularity

3/10/2026

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Mckenna Grace stars in Slanted, a body-horror satire directed by Amy Wang.
The film follows Joan Huang, a Chinese-American high school student who undergoes a radical procedure to appear white in her quest for popularity.
Critics praise the film's bold premise and emotional depth.
It holds an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Slanted will be released in select US theaters on March 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Mckenna Grace stars in Slanted, a body-horror satire directed by Amy Wang.
The film follows Joan Huang, a Chinese-American high school student who undergoes a radical procedure to appear white in her quest for popularity.
Critics praise the film's bold premise and emotional depth.
It holds an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Slanted will be released in select US theaters on March 13, 2026.