Hannah Einbinder & Gillian Anderson Star in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer

Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated horror releases of 2026. Recently premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, it opened in the Un Certain Regard section and won the Queer Palm award. The film is set for a U.S. theatrical release on August 7 through Mubi.

This project features Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson in leading roles, blending horror, satire, and meta storytelling that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. Produced by Plan B, the film also features music by Alex G, marking his third collaboration with Schoenbrun.

The official synopsis reveals a narrative set at a summer camp that becomes increasingly unstable and bizarre. Einbinder portrays Kris, a queer filmmaker tasked with rebooting an old slasher franchise titled Camp Miasma.

As she works on the project, Kris becomes fixated on reviving Billy Preston, played by Anderson, who was the original “final girl” of the franchise. Their collaboration spirals into a psychological and emotional breakdown, causing the film they are creating to merge with their reality.

According to the film’s description at Cannes, the story explores how “the boundaries between fiction and reality begin to dissolve” as Kris and Billy descend into obsession and chaos. Schoenbrun describes the film as “my best attempt at the ‘sleepover classic’: an insane yet cozy midnight odyssey that beckons to unsuspecting viewers from the horror section at the local video store.”

The cast features a diverse array of actors beyond the leads, including Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, Dylan Baker, Patrick Fischler, and Jack Haven, who plays a key horror figure tied to the fictional Camp Miasma franchise.

Critics at Cannes have responded positively to the film’s unique style and tone. Deadline’s Damon Wise referred to it as an “instant midnight-movie classic” in his early review. The film’s combination of horror, themes of queer identity, and self-aware storytelling has already garnered attention from festival audiences.

At its heart, the story transcends a mere slasher reboot. It delves into themes of obsession, creative control, and the emotional ties between creators and the media they seek to revive. Kris is not just making a film; she is also grappling with her fixation on the past and the figures who shaped it.

Gillian Anderson’s character, Billy Preston, embodies that past. As a retired actress who once survived the fictional horror franchise, she becomes both an inspiration and an obsession for Kris. Their relationship fuels the emotional tension of the film as their collaboration begins to shift into something darker and more chaotic.

With its Cannes debut, impressive cast, and experimental style, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is already positioned as a significant release for 2026. It continues Jane Schoenbrun’s exploration of identity, media, and psychological horror, while further pushing the boundaries of meta storytelling and genre blending.

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