

Nic Cage plays the psycho antagonist and appears trans-coded. This is unfortubate because trans representation in media, especially horror, has historically been a bit rough (see Psycho and Silence of the Lambs). Oz Perkins, the director, has stated that he is not meant to be trans, but is supposed to be a “glam rock” guy. There are other parts of the movie that validate that, but ultimately it is up to viewers choose what they think.







I was under the impression that change.org petitions didn’t do anything?