About Film
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
Movie Rating: 6.07
Total Votes: 580
Reviews
Brent_Marchant
2/10
After watching this piece of incoherent, unfocused rubbish, I would have much rather watched the TV glow instead. Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s incomprehensible smart horror offering is an absolute utter waste of time, not to mention the ticket price. This glacially paced story of two psychologically and emotionally troubled teens, Owen (Ian...
TheSceneSnobs
5/10
I was disappointed in the flow of the story in 'I Saw The TV Glow'. Despite this, the melancholy feel of the film is beautifully conveyed throughout, enhancing its themes effectively. The visuals are stunning, and the combination of top-tier editing and visual effects elevates the cinematography to an exceptional level.
The film’s melancholic...

ekaari
7/10
Necessity and Style, lacking Substance
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ offers an important message that is evidently hitting the hearts of the people who need to hear it, and the beautiful visuals bath it in emotional colour.
It would have been served with more depth, detail, and structure, but it does what it set out to do. If it doesn’t hit for you,...

Geronimo1967
6/10
Told using a verity of storytelling techniques, this is a curious film that certainly has a potent point to make but somehow it just can't get there. It's all about the relationship between two folks on the periphery of society. "Owen" (Ian Foreman then Justice Smith) lives with his parents whilst "Maddy" (Brigette Lundy-Paine) abides with her...
chandlerdanier
7/10
I was hoping this was a Helloween 3 remake.
Way too much filler. Who needs to see bands performing? Monologues... It's deep but I wasn't buying.
Hellish ending. Really cool shots. Creepy shots. Well shot.

kallmekali
5/10
Honestly? Not that good. Like I got the underlying metaphor of Owen being trans and that was cool, but there really wasn't that much substance to the film other than that.
> I'll die if I stay here. I don't know how exactly, but I know it's true.
Maybe there is more substance to it and I didn't realise because I was tired when I watched...




















































