They/Them Review
Centered around an LGBTQ+ conversion camp, there are plenty of angles They/Them could have used to create a terrifying slasher film. The route the film takes lacks in delivering a traditional slasher film, but manages to offer a more effective buzz with its cast of characters. What the film lacks in crafting an ideal slasher, it makes up for in its characterization and representation of the LGBTQ+ community as the heroes.
They/Them encompasses a few of director John Logan's passions. In his feature film directorial debut, Logan incorporates his passion for theater, action, and horror into They/Them. Logan has previously worked on Penny Dreadful, Sweeny Todd, Red, and Skyfall. Even with Logan's knowledge and They/Them's entertaining cast, the film gives itself too much to accomplish with its plot. While it isn't a bad film, They/Them could have been improved if it abandoned the slasher label altogether.
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They/Them begins with a promising start. In traditional horror fashion, a woman drives along an isolated road in the middle of the night. Her only company is the ominous narration from her audiobook and the trouble she runs into along the road. She endures a flat tire and is without cell service. The rustling of the woods creates an even more enticing atmosphere. It is here that They/Them introduces their killer. There appears to be no reasoning behind the random killing, but They/Them unveils the killer's true motives by the end of the film. They/Them begins with a strong start for a slasher film but fails to carry that momentum throughout the film.
They/Them's biggest issue is its pacing. After the bloody start of They/Them, the film seems to forget about its
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