The upcoming film 'Strangers on a Beach', directed by Michael Schwartz, will star openly gay actors Zane Phillips and Jelani Alladin in a queer erotic thriller set in 1983 San Francisco. The storyline revolves around a mysterious killer targeting gay men, juxtaposed with the romantic longing of the main character. Schwartz aims to authentically portray queer voices while addressing the historical context of queerness in cinema, challenging biases through a blend of horror and eroticism. The film premieres at the Big Apple Film Festival in June.
Schwartz emphasized the thin line between queerness and danger in cinema, noting that the horror genre often amplifies societal biases, challenging both character and audience perspectives.
Zane Phillips' and Jelani Alladin's casting in the thriller reflects a growing visibility of queer actors, aiming to authentically represent queer narratives in a scary, sexy, and strange context.
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