Slay is a 2024 Canadian horror comedy film written and directed by Jem Garrard. The film features RuPaul's Drag Race stars Trinity the Tuck, Heidi N Closet, Crystal Methyd and Cara Melle from RuPaul's Drag Race UK. The film is about four drag queens fighting vampires to save their lives.[1]
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| Directed by | Jem Garrard |
| Written by | Jem Garrard |
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| Cinematography | Trevor Calverley |
| Edited by | David Travail |
| Music by | Andries Smit |
Production company | Blue Ice Pictures |
| Distributed by | Tubi |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThis article needs an improved plot summary. (July 2024) |
Mama Sue Flay is the head of a small drag family composed of Robin Banks, Olive Wood, and Bella Da Boys. They travel the country in a pink RV, putting on their show anywhere that will have them. When Robin accidentally books the group into a seedy dive bar in the middle of nowhere the quartet are reluctant to perform at first, but decide to give it a go anyway to an unsurprisingly mixed reception.
In the middle of their second number, one of the locals comes stumbling into the bar and takes a bite out of a patron’s neck before being tossed out. While outside he bites a few more victims and they quickly turn into vampires, so the group barricades themselves inside. Now trapped, they all must put aside their differences and work together if they have any hope of surviving the night.
Cast
edit- Trinity the Tuck as Mama Sue Flay
- Heidi N Closet as Robin Banks
- Crystal Methyd as Bella Da Boys
- Cara Melle as Olive Wood
- Donia Kash as Jax
- Neil Sandilands as Dusty
- Gabriel Harry Meltz as Steven
- Daniel Janks as Travis
- Robyn Scott as Sheila
- Shane John Kruger as Rufus
- Joe Vas as Fatboy
- Richard Wright-Firth as Clive
- Gustav Rossouw as Marv
- Bester Wian as Chuck
Production
editIn October 2023, Tubi announced 3 upcoming vampire projects including Slay.[2]
Release
editReception
editVicky Lawrence of Starburst gave the film a rating of 4 over 5 and wrote: "it's a perfectly fun and camp film; silly, action-packed, and a nice easy watch that packs in important themes with ease".[4]
Movie Meister Review gave the film a positive review and wrote: "Tubi could honestly take notes and make a whole bunch more like this, silly camp films that go well at a weekend watch party with some friends. It's not here to change lives or be considered high art, Slay is here to entertain and goddamn it does it get that job done".[5]
Jim Morazzini of Voice from the Balcony also gave the film a positive feedback, writing: "I will say that although the leads are great performers, they're not professional actors, and while they do a good job given that, there are the occasional rough spots along the way. But that's really the only complaint I have. Overall, Slay is a highly enjoyable slice of camp that will probably end up with a cult following".[6]
Karina Adelgaard of Heavens of Horror gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5, writing: "The way the budget is used for the many special effects is brilliant. We're talking a lot of practical effects and having things happen off-screen. Also, whenever something seems a bit strange, you can be sure that one of the characters will comment on it".[7]
References
edit- ^ Medina, Joel (March 30, 2024). "This New Horror Movie Sees 'Rupaul's Drag Race' Queens Fight Vampires". Collider. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Monique (March 26, 2023). "VAMPIRE SLAYER FILM WITH 'DRAG RACE' ALUMS, NEW NICK CANNON SERIES AMONG 3 UPCOMING TUBI PROJECTS". Blavity. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (March 14, 2024). "'Slay' – Drag Queens Battle Vampires in Tubi Original Horror-Comedy [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Lawrence, Vicky (June 21, 2024). "SLAY". Starburst. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Slay (2024) – YAAASSSSS!!". Movie Meister Review. April 4, 2024. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (March 23, 2024). "Slay (2024) Review". Voice from the Balcony. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Adelgaard, Karina (March 22, 2024). "SLAY (2024) on Tubi is a new LGBTQ+ horror comedy with drag queens and vampires. It's even better than I ever dared hope. To me, this is a new classic and one I could easily watch again. Read our full 2024 Slay movie review here!". Heavens of Horror. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
