REVIEW: I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
By Stephen Pytak It's the middle of the night. And it's been about 11 hours since I walked into a theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to watch a curious little psychological horror film distributed by A24 called I Saw the TV Glow. A few minutes ago I woke up thinking about it, in particular the film's big mystery. Is this a story about young people who are simply obsessed about an odd TV show which deals with the supernatural? Or is their connection to The Pink Opaque something more, something tied to their mortal coil, their identities and their fates? While the film serves up some interesting twists and turns, a haunting soundtrack and some cool special effects, the filmmakers are careful how they handle its central conceit. Honestly, no matter which side of the fence you end up falling on, you'll find the situation somewhat unsettling. I Saw the TV Glow is about two kids from the suburbs who suffer from isolation and loneliness. There's "Maddy," a...