The Transformative Powers of Monstrosity – A List Of Body Horror Films With Trans Allegories
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
Acid Rain (2019)
Benjamin, a housebound teen in the 90s, is kept isolated in the basement of his home by his overprotective mother. She fears the world is too dangerous for her son and desires to keep him in a perpetual state of dependency. Benjamin, longing for a sense of individuality, begins to rebel in hopes of finally escaping to a better future in the real world.
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Benjamin, a housebound teen in the 90s, is kept isolated in the basement of his home by his overprotective mother. She fears the world is too dangerous for her son and desires to keep him in a perpetual state of dependency. Benjamin, longing for a sense of individuality, begins to rebel in hopes of finally escaping to a better future in the real world.
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Written By:Chad Flaska
In Theaters:5/22/2019
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