SXSW Viewers Love Lukas Gage And Zachary Quinto's Outrageous Gay Comedy

Reports from the film festival describe a plot that takes place over 24 hours and follows Gary (Quinto), a man who has lost his loved ones after coming out as gay and decides to hire a “masseur” named Cameron (Gage) for a hand job — only Cameron decides to take it upon himself to help Gary plunge headfirst into this new world instead.

While some reviewers loved it and others found it lacked some key element keeping it grounded and together, all seem to agree that it manages to be raunchy, outrageous, and unpredictable, a departure from just about all familiar LGBTQ-centric comedies.

And “different” is likely enough to get interested queer viewers to tune in and judge for ourselves — especially considering some of the particularly congratulatory responses from SXSW-goers.

“It might be morbid at times, making you think about death and mortality, but also, hate to break it to you but we’re all gonna die,” Gage said of the film. “So, you better live your life to the fullest and you better embrace every moment because all that other shit doesn’t really matter.”

Down Low was written by Gage and Phoebe Fisher, and serves as Rightor Doyle’s feature directing debut. It also stars Judith Light, Simon Rex, and Audra McDonald.