This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 214! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey friends! 👋
So, I just finished watching this movie called “Down Low” and boy oh boy, what a trip! It’s like a dark comedy but also a thriller, with a sprinkle of drama. I feel like I need to sit down and process what just happened. Picture this: you think you’re getting into a quirky drama about a closeted guy finding himself, and then BOOM – chaos, bodies, necrophilia and crack cocaine. Like, what just happened?!
The story is wild! It starts with Gary (Zachary Quinto), a closeted dad who just got divorced. Gary decides to hire Cameron, a masseur/sex worker played by the charming Lukas Gage. Things get awkward fast, but it turns out Gary’s never been with a man. So, Cameron, being the adventurous soul he is, decides to help Gary “explore” his sexuality. 🌈 But it doesn’t go as planned, not even a little bit.
Long story short, a night of “exploration” turns into a bloody mess with a dead body in the driveway. Yeah, you heard that right. A DEAD BODY. The scenes of Gary and Cameron arguing about what to do with the body are oddly hilarious and stressful at the same time. Cameron storms off but, of course, he returns. Their chaotic partnership is something you can’t look away from.
Just when you think it can’t get weirder, Gary’s nosy Ambien-loving neighbor, Sandy (Judith Light), shows up. Judith Light is such a gem – she nails the nosy neighbor vibe perfectly. Gary and Cameron manage to distract her for a while, but she eventually spots the body. Things go from bad to worse as Sandy ends up locked in a closet. Talk about a plot twist!
The movie’s got some seriously dark humor, and the actors are fantastic. Zachary Quinto, as Gary, is the perfect blend of awkward and vulnerable. Lukas Gage, as Cameron, is a chaotic ball of energy, and Judith Light, as Gary’s neighbor, steals every scene she’s in.
The film’s chaotic energy might remind you of some lesser-known dark comedies that push boundaries. It’s like if “Weekend at Bernie’s” went off its meds and decided to tackle serious themes like self-acceptance and mortality.
But it’s not all fun and games. The movie delves into some pretty deep stuff about repressed desires, societal expectations, and the consequences of living a lie. It’s a lot to unpack, but it’s worth it.
In the end, “Down Low” is a wild, unpredictable ride that is way, way over the top. It’s super silly, irreverent, unbelievable but, in my humble opinion, wildly entertaining. It’s definitely not for everyone (many would consider it “in horrifyingly poor taste”), but if you like dark comedies with a twist, you just might dig it.
So, yeah, “Down Low” is definitely an oddball movie that sticks with you. If you give it a watch, be prepared for some serious craziness. It’s a wild, weird, and wonderful ride. Bonkers, really.
Until tomorrow!
Roger