Synopsis:
Whistler, a gay conversion camp, has been in operation by the same family going back generations. Currently the camp is operated by Owen Whistler (Kevin Bacon) and his wife, Dr. Cora Whistler (Carrie Preston). The Whistlers have a small staff of four: activities director Amy, her gay-conversion-camp-alumni-turned-athletics-director boyfriend Zane, groundskeeper Balthazar, and Molly–the camp counselor who uncovers the horrors of Whistler Camp at the bequest of camper Jordan. A fifth employee emerges as a decoy within the campers. Suddenly, employees are picked off in a murder streak by an unknown assailant.
Quick Thoughts:
This was a different kind of queer horror film. We start off with a classic slasher kill, but then our killer disappears until much later. But to give credit to the writers – the killer ended up not being whom I suspected! And I absolutely LOVED the queer characterization, even the “converted” counselors. But throughout the film, something felt a bit “off”. Jordan points out that the camp is very supportive of the kids being true to themselves, quite the opposite from a typical gay conversion camp. Even though I was captivated, “They/Them” didn’t quite resonate with classic slasher horror films. But it’s certainly worth watching if you haven’t seen it yet!
Watched?
Yes
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
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