Detour: I Saw the TV Glow
ByTowne Cinema
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 9:00 PM
From visionary filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun (We're All Going To The World's Fair). When a lonely teenager Owen (Justice Smith) is introduced by a classmate, Maddy (Jack Haven), to a mysterious late-night TV show.
As Owen immerses himself in the eerie glow of the screen, reality fractures. Shot in mesmerizing 35mm and fuzzy VHS, Jane Schoenbrun's narrative unfolds against the backdrop of mid-1990s suburban dread, echoing across generations.
Justice Smith delivers a captivating performance, supported by cameos from Phoebe Bridgers and Fred Durst. "I Saw The Tv Glow" is a haunting saga of self-discovery that lingers long after the credits roll.