Gillian Anderson Talks About Her New Movie

ABC Arts

Topic: Movies

Thursday, 6 August 2026, 4:30 am

Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder star in a new movie called Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.

The movie has a lot of bloody scenes, but it's not just about that. It's about the characters' feelings and experiences.

Hannah Einbinder plays a filmmaker who loves horror movies.

She gets to remake an old horror series, but she wants to make it better and not offensive.

She meets Gillian Anderson's character, who was in the original series.

Gillian Anderson says she had a great time working with Hannah Einbinder.

The movie talks about sex, bodies, and why they don't always connect.

Gillian Anderson says the movie is not as scary as it looks, and it's actually funny.

The movie has many themes, like love, fear, and what sex means.

It also talks about transphobia in movies.

The movie had a great response at a film festival.

The director, Jane Schoenbrun, used to attend the festival before they became a filmmaker.

Jane Schoenbrun made a movie about their own experiences with gender dysphoria.

They said they used to be depressed, but now they're not.

Jane Schoenbrun has made several movies about their transition.

This new movie is the first one that feels like it really shows who they are.

In the movie, the characters talk about their feelings and experiences.

Gillian Anderson says the movie has a lot of depth, but it's also fun.

The director, Jane Schoenbrun, wanted to make a movie that was honest and respectful.

They worked with the actors to make sure the sex scenes were comfortable and respectful.

Gillian Anderson says she learned a lot from working on this movie.

She says she wants to take more risks in her career, like Nicole Kidman does.

Nicole Kidman is an inspiration to Gillian Anderson.

The movie is now in cinemas.

You can find more information about the movie online.

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