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Slanted: A Darkly Humorous Take on Immigrant Identity

3/14/2026

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Amy Wang's film Slanted blends body horror and teen dramedy to explore the immigrant experience and social pressure.
The story follows Joan Huang, who undergoes surgery to fit in, highlighting identity and self-loathing.
Critics praise mix of dark humor and emotional depth and compare it with Get Out and The Substance.
Starring Shirley Chen (actress) and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (actress), Slanted premiered at South by Southwest and is now in theaters.

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Story summary

Amy Wang's film Slanted blends body horror and teen dramedy to explore the immigrant experience and social pressure.
The story follows Joan Huang, who undergoes surgery to fit in, highlighting identity and self-loathing.
Critics praise mix of dark humor and emotional depth and compare it with Get Out and The Substance.
Starring Shirley Chen (actress) and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (actress), Slanted premiered at South by Southwest and is now in theaters.