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Trans Nonbinary Director Releases “Teenage Sex and Death” Film

8/15/2026

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Jane Schoenbrun, a trans-nonbinary director, releases their feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
The film aims to confront transphobia and misogyny in the original franchise.
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star as Kris Williams and Billy Presley, respectively.
Kris tries to reboot the 1980s slasher Camp Miasma and coax Billy to return.
Anderson says the story satirizes Hollywood’s sequel obsession and probes retreat from sexual liberation toward Snapchat.

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Story summary

Jane Schoenbrun, a trans-nonbinary director, releases their feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
The film aims to confront transphobia and misogyny in the original franchise.
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star as Kris Williams and Billy Presley, respectively.
Kris tries to reboot the 1980s slasher Camp Miasma and coax Billy to return.
Anderson says the story satirizes Hollywood’s sequel obsession and probes retreat from sexual liberation toward Snapchat.