Hello Readers,
From the moment I spotted Slay back in October, I knew I
had to watch it and now that I have, I can’t help but share my love for this
wildly fun film. I don’t own the rights to the poster image (used here under
Fair Use for review purposes, as per sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright Act).
If you’ve ever thought drag queens fighting vampires
sounded like the perfect premise for a movie, Slay is the film for you. It delivers
exactly what is says on the box and then some. This gloriously campy film fully
embraces its over-the-top concept, leaning into the inherent absurdity with a
sense of fun that’s impossible to resist.
What makes Slay so fun is that it fully understands what
it is. Drag queens fighting vampires? Yes, it’s ridiculous but the movie leans
all the way into it, and that’s what makes it work. The humour is big, the
dialogue is delightfully over-the-top, and the performances bring just the
right amount of extra. But somehow, in the middle of all the chaos, there are
these surprisingly heartfelt moments. One minute you’re laughing at a cheesy
joke, and the next, there’s a genuinely sweet scene like a character begging
for a drag makeover before they die. It’s unexpected, but it gives the movie a
little heart without taking away from the fun.
This film brings together four RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Trinity
the Tuck, Heidi N Closet, Cara Melle, and Crystal Methyd and they absolutely
deliver. Their chemistry is effortless, they fully embrace the silliness, and
they keep the energy high from start to finish. The rest of the cast isn’t
slacking either Neil Sandilands is great as Dusty, the lovable bar owner, and
Robyn Scott is hilarious as the ever-present barfly, Sheila.
Visually, the movie makes the most of its small budget,
fully embracing the camp instead of trying to hide its limitations. In fact, it
even pokes fun at itself there’s a scene where a big action sequence is clearly
meant to happen, but the budget just isn’t there, so they roll with it. That
kind of self-awareness only adds to the film’s charm.
At the end of the day, Slay isn’t trying to be deep or
high art it’s here to entertain, and it does exactly that. This is the kind of
movie you throw on with friends, drinks in hand, and just have a blast with.
It’s funny, ridiculous, and surprisingly sweet in places.
Would watch again? Absolutely. Would recommend? Without
hesitation. One final thing I would love more drag & horror crossovers,
please!
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