Ganymede

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Ganymede

2024

1h 38m

Horror

LGBTQ+

Mystery & Thriller

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When a small town wrestling star develops a crush on an openly gay classmate, he begins to be stalked by a grotesque creature that invades his thoughts, all the while struggling to live up to the standard set by his legacy-obsessed dad.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Ganymede is a diamond-in-the-rough gem with a committed performance from Doww and a well-constructed screenplay from Holt that addresses how outside forces can create imaginary monsters that then could do us harm if we don’t fight them off.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 14, 2024

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

While Ganymede is able to capitalise on its metaphor and run with it, it doesn’t manage to sustain suspense long enough to keep us from chuckling about how ridiculous it all is.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2025

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Ganymede is rarely subtle and often struggles with tonal whiplash, but an earnest screenplay and a handful of strong performances allow it to rise above its shortcomings.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 2, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Featuring affecting lead performances from Pablo Castelblanco and Jordan Doww and over-the-top performances from David Koechner and Robin Lively, Ganymede is a bit all over the place, but the pros outweigh the cons.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 2, 2024

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Brandon Judell

Brandon Judell (Medium)

This heartfelt exploration of a young wrestler from an EXTREMELY religious household seeking his first same-sex kiss is in the end a hoot and a half. Coming to that realization, though, might take you through 2 or 3 Twizzlers and a handful of popcorn.

Aug 31, 2024

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Gregg Shapiro

Bay Area Reporter

What sets "Ganymede" apart from other movies about queer teens coming out in religiously conservative households, and the dreadfulness of conversion therapy, is the way the screenplay, written by Holt, interweaves elements of horror...

Rated: B

Aug 20, 2024

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Kalissa H

I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did based on some of the bad/mediocre reviews this movie got. However, this was a great movie. Really sinister at times. I liked the ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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prawnda s

the point of the film is made very early on and the monster or apparition is revealed too early and too often without any real emphasis or concern for pacing. the script is filled with contrivances and generally boring. we have seen better religious critiques, better queer coming of age films and better horror films, what is left here stands uneasily on the lines between these without dedicating anything meaningful to any of them. i don't recommend it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Gavin L

One of the best movies I've seen in awhile. A very touching and relatable story to many paired with insanely incredible acting. A Must See!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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F X

Great actors. Amazing script. I loved this movie. The monster of religion, cognitive dissonance of those self righteous zealots who want to save while doing more life long harm than good, self acceptance, and more. I can’t recommend this movie enough to anyone who has ever been made to feel ashamed for just being themselves. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Michael P

Moronic view of Christians. Driven by stereotypical Hollywood BS. For all the movies about oppressive Christians there are you'd think a person would meet just one at their local church. Nobody cares if you're a dude that likes another dude. Get over yourselves.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Damien B

If you are looking for a slow burn southern gothic queer horror, then you have come to the right place. Ganymede captures the chest crushing control of the evangelical south, where the real monsters are people. Jordan Doww holds it down in his first lead role where he perfectly captures what it is like to grow up, closeted and queer, and feeling no way out. The Ganymede is all of us, and the only way to freedom, is through taking the deepest dives into the darkest waters. If you are queer and have felt any of this, highly recommend watching, it will be healing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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When a small town wrestling star develops a crush on an openly gay classmate, he begins to be stalked by a grotesque creature that invades his thoughts, all the while struggling to live up to the standard set by his legacy-obsessed dad.

Director: Colby Holt, Sam Probst
Producer: Mark Goldberg, Stephen Stanley, Kevin Greene
Screenwriter: Colby Holt
Distributor: VMI Releasing
Production Co: The Story Lab, Neighborhood Pictures, Ganymede Film, Iris Indie International, Whiskey Stream ProductionsDistributors
Genre: Horror, LGBTQ+, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2024
Runtime: 1h 38m

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