The 24th Day

There are two things I can positively state about “The 24th Day” – it is a queer film, and it absolutely is a queer thriller! A film adaptation of the same play by director Tony Piccirillo, this is one powerful film that hinges almost entirely upon the incredible performances of the two leading actors. While the synopsis gives away the film’s major twist, the slow and gradual build up to Dan realising what’s actually happening removes any preconceived thoughts you might have knowing of the twist in advance. And in true thriller format – there’s an even bigger twist as they both await the result of Dan’s HIV test! I must confess that the film does have some slower portions, and despite being a queer thriller, the two even get into a smooth banter at some points. However, Tom quickly brings the reality back to the forefront that catches even us off guard. There’s a lot of deep conversations between Tom and Dan that make all of us think about sex, HIV, and our sexual responsibilities.  I’ll leave you to watch “The 24th Day” to discover the actual ending – but there’s another shocking twist! Give this queer thriller film a watch, it’ll captivate you!