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# FILM REVIEW: Steam
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/film-review-steam/
- Published: 2021-06-26T16:17:22.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-26T16:17:22.000Z
- Description: Brian Butler ventures into a dark room for a Queer horror film
- Author: Brian Butler
- Tags: Arts, Reviews

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The edginess, with a sense of excitement and surprise that greets you in the typical Queer sauna/stream room – bath house to you Americans- is captured in this quirky short escapade . But… there’s a twist or two.

The twink Thomas ( Steven Eich) is ill-at-ease when his partner Juan ( Andrew DiConcetto ) takes him to a Queer sauna to spice up their sex life.

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First of all there’s a strong hint that Thomas is younger than the 21 he claims to be. But it’s ok because the receptionist ( Trent Walker ) in full Norma Desmond drag and turban takes a shine to what he/she calls “ this pretty boy”.

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So no worries there then. Next should Thomas keep his glasses on ? He decides not and off the two go , separating with advice from Juan for Thomas to enjoy himself. A graphic scene suggests Juan is getting more satisfaction than his younger partner, but then wallop there’s a scream and the first of the night’s murders, in which the receptionist is clearly implicated.

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And the blood and gore continue but not for long as the whole film , by [Joao Dall’ Stella ,](https://www.joaodallstella.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) only runs 15 minutes.

It’s camp, bloody and pretty purposeless but it’s an idea that would benefit from further development. [It’s on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODPOXQOWDYE&ref=scenemag.co.uk) to celebrate Pride Month