Controversial Horror Flick Sparks Outrage in Kuwait Over Trans Castmember: Actor Claps Back at Unjust Ban
Kuwait's ban on a new horror movie due to a transgender cast member sparks controversy, highlighting concerns over censorship and potential discrimination
Summary
Talk to Me, a successful horror film, was banned in Kuwait because it included a trans actor, Zoe Terakes.
Zoe Terakes criticized the ban, describing it as "dehumanizing," and expressed their stance on Instagram.
The cast of the film consists of Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, and Zoe Terakes.
Following its recent theatrical release, Talk to Me, a new horror film, has achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. It has become A24's second-highest opening weekend domestically, generating $10 million. However, the film faced a ban in Kuwait due to the participation of trans actor Zoe Terakes. In response to this "dehumanizing" decision, Terakes took to Instagram to express their thoughts.
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