The 1966 cult classic Seconds is more than just a tale of identity and reinvention-it's an existential horror masterpiece that speaks to the queer experience in hauntingly prescient ways. In this essay, I explore how its themes of alienation, societal pressure, and self-erasure resonate deeply with Queer and Trans audiences today. I'll also examine how modern films like I Saw the TV Glow and The Substance echo its unsettling vision of identity in crisis.
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