The Beverly Theater brings a provocatively titled film to its intimate screening room in the Arts District. "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" sounds like it embraces the campy, over-the-top tradition of horror comedies set at summer camps, where counselors meet their doom in increasingly creative ways. The title alone suggests a self-aware wink at the genre's tropes—the kind of indie or cult film that plays well in an art house setting where audiences appreciate both genuine scares and satirical humor.
With multiple screenings scheduled across several days, this appears to be part of a limited run rather than a single showing. The Beverly's 150-seat theater provides the right atmosphere for this type of viewing experience—intimate enough that the audience's reactions become part of the fun, with good acoustics that'll capture every scream and laugh. The venue's cocktail lounge makes it easy to hang around before or after to discuss the film's more outrageous moments with fellow moviegoers.