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Kyle (Pablo Castelblanco) is openly gay, and at his school that's readily accepted, even supported by the principal (Anna Schlegel), and Kyle has somewhat fallen for the school's star wrestler Lee (Jordan Doww), whom he figures for gay as well. Thing is, things are not nearly as easy for Lee, as he's pretty much under the thumb of his wealthy and powerful but hopelessly reactionary father, Big Lee (Joe Chrest), his God-fearing mother Floy (Robyn Lively), whose brother (Pete Zias) had committed suicide after not being accepted by his own family for his homosexuality, and the local pastor (David Koechner), who preaches hate in the guise of love. Still, Lee accepts Kyle as a human being, even defends him against some bullies (Brady Gentry, Deaton Gabbard) - but won't admit to himself that he "likes" Kyle, and maybe even more. But he thinks about Kyle more and more, even if these thoughts and dreams are often interrupted by a creature (Lucas Turner), basically his guilt personified after he has been led to believe homosexuality is wrong. And then one day, Kyle stands outside his bedroom window, and Lee knows he has to let him in, they start to make out and ... are interrupted by Big Lee, who's quick to throw Kyle out of the house and send his son to the pastor for some conversion therapy. Thing is, this therapy that also includes electro shocks, doesn't make Lee heterosexual, it just confuses him more and more, with his guilt mounting until breaking point ...

A mix between southern gothic and gay coming-of-age story based on a very current topic but with creature feature elements thrown in just for good measure - and this combination alone already sounds irresistible at least iin writing, and this film really pulls it off, too, thanks to character-centered storytelling that goes for more than simply driving its message home. And the whole thing's carried by a subtle and intimate directorial effort and a solid, relatable cast, all making up for a pretty cool cinematic experience.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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