An explosion of queer cinema has led to a new wave of filmmakers exploring the idea of transformation in the form of sensual body horror. One that made a splash earlier this year at Sundance was My Animal, an erotic werewolf film from director Jacqueline Castel.
Starring Euphoria‘s Bobbi Salvör Menuez and The Hate U Give‘s Amandla Stenberg, the story centers on the queer romance between a mysterious outsider struck by a family curse, and a rebellious figure skater.
The cast also includes Heidi von Palleske, Cory Lipman, Charlie & Harrison Halpenny, Joe Apollonio, Scott Thompson, Dean McDermott, and Stephen McHattie. Jae Matthews wrote the screenplay.
Here’s the synopsis: Bobbi Salvör Menuez (Euphoria) and Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) ignite in this genre-bending supernatural love story. Tormented by a hidden family curse, Heather is forced to live a secluded life on the outskirts of a small town. When she falls for the rebellious Jonny, their connection threatens to unravel Heather’s suppressed desires, tempting her to unleash the animal within.
Look for My Animal in select theaters and digital on September 8th.