Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is the latest feature from writer and director Jane Schoenbrun, following the acclaimed I Saw the TV Glow. While the psychological horror unfolds at the fictional Camp Miasma, the eerie forests and rugged landscapes are brought to life by the natural beauty of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. For film lovers planning their next trip, the movie offers another reason to explore one of Canada’s most cinematic regions.
Here’s everything confirmed about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, including the release date, cast, and filming locations.
What is Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma about?
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma centres on a young filmmaker who is given the chance to breathe new life into a once-beloved slasher franchise. However, what begins as a creative project soon becomes far more personal when she reconnects with the actor who made the original film famous. According to MUBI, their increasingly complex relationship forces them to confront the blurred boundaries between filmmaking, fandom and reality, as the line between the fictional Camp Miasma and the real world begins to unravel.
Cast
The film stars Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder, Patrick Fischler, Jack Haven, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sarah Sherman, Jess McLeod, Zach Cherry, Eva Victor, Quintessa Swindell and Kevin McDonald, bringing together an ensemble cast led by some of television and independent cinema’s most recognisable faces.
Where was Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma filmed?
According to production information listed by the British Council, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma was filmed in Nanaimo, British Columbia, with the coastal Vancouver Island city providing the atmospheric backdrop for the fictional Camp Miasma. IMDb also lists Nanaimo as the film’s primary shooting location, with its towering evergreen forests and rugged natural landscapes helping bring the psychological horror to life.
Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is known for its easy access to hiking trails, coastal parks and dense woodland, making it a popular destination for productions looking to capture the dramatic scenery of Canada’s Pacific Northwest. The city’s combination of wilderness and established production infrastructure has seen it feature in a growing number of film and television projects in recent years.
For travellers inspired by the film, Nanaimo also serves as an ideal base for exploring Vancouver Island. Visitors can stroll along the Harbourfront Walkway, take a short ferry to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, or venture further afield to destinations including Cathedral Grove, where ancient Douglas fir trees create one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes.
Is there a trailer?
Yes. MUBI has released the official trailer for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
When is Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma released?
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It will release on August 7 in the USA, and August 21 in UK cinemas.