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An uncommonly smart, empathetic, and well-acted coming of age story, Slash approaches oft-misunderstood characters and titillating themes with wit and grace. Read critic reviews

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Neil secretly writes same-sex, erotic fan fiction about a popular sci-fi character. After finding out that Julia, a self-confident classmate, has discovered his writing and shares his passion, he falls for her.
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Clay Liford
  • Producer:
    Jason Wehling, Brock Williams
  • Writer:
    Clay Liford
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    Boxcar Films

Cast & Crew

Michael Johnston
Neil
Hannah Marks
Julia
Violett Beane
Lindsay
Michael Ian Black
Denis
Kelli Bland
Toho
Brandy Burre
Cheryl Shafer
Alexandria Deberry
Jessie
Jessie Ennis
Martine
John Ennis
Deron Zaxa
Clay Liford
Director
Clay Liford
Screenwriter
Louis Black
Executive Producer
Jesse Lyda
Executive Producer
Randy Sinquefield
Executive Producer
Jason Wehling
Producer
Brock Williams
Producer
Curtis Heath
Original Music
Lauren Sanders
Original Music
Ellie Ann Fenton
Cinematographer
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  • Real world fanfic enthusiasts may appreciate the attention, but most could probably hatch a more involving tale in the time it takes to scratch "Kirk + Spock 4 Evr" into a wooden bench.

    November 19, 2018 | Full Review…

    John DeFore

    Hollywood Reporter

  • The nerd-sexy coming-of-age tale the Internet age so desperately needs.

    December 15, 2016 | Full Review…

    Katie Walsh

    Los Angeles Times

  • An occasionally flat but charmingly empathetic film about the time-honored tradition of erotic fan fiction.

    December 9, 2016 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

    David Ehrlich

    indieWire

  • Johnston and Marks are strong enough in their roles, crafting characters who express uncertainty and fear in vividly different ways, to make you believe their polarizing personalities truly draw confidence and meaning from each other.

    December 8, 2016 | Full Review…

    Andrew Lapin

    NPR

  • For a movie about proud outcasts, "Slash" is a little square.

    December 8, 2016 | Full Review…

    Ben Kenigsberg

    New York Times

  • Slash paints a sometimes brutally honest picture of what it's like to feel that you're the only one of your kind, but the film tackles various heady topics with a light, winning touch.

    December 8, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Marc Savlov

    Austin Chronicle
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