Slanted (2026): “Prayers & Ammo”

Pitching itself as The Substance meets Mean Girls, Slanted (2026) is the hot new high school body horror hitting the scene — but if you go in expecting either of those movies, you're not setting yourself up for success. A slower-paced but sharply-fanged satire, this flick looks at life in America with fresh eyes as it explores themes of immigration and assimilation. With Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace sharing one race-swapping role as Joan-turned-Jo, Amy Wang's first feature examines one way to try and remove racism from your life, and we're digging into the details on a new Spooky Tuesday. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

Watch the video episode on YouTube!

References:

https://joysauce.com/slanted-director-amy-wang-wants-you-to-confront-your-asian-shame/

https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/real-life-inspirations-behind-new-horror-movie-slanted

Interview with Slanted Cast and Director

Interview with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber, and Amy Wang

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