Now playing on Tubi is the original horror comedy Slay, directed and written by Jem Garrard and featuring Trinity The Tuck as “Mama Sue Flay,” Heidi N Closet as “Robin Banks,” Crystal Methyd as “Bella Da Boys” and Cara Melle as “Olive Wood.”
After a booking mistake, four drag queens find themselves performing for a mostly unwelcoming crowd, but when vampires attack, the crowd looks to the queens to save the day.
Heidi N Closet is the stage name of Trevien Anthonie Cheek, and a drag queen best known for competing on the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Crystal Methyd is the stage name of Cody D. Harness. and a drag performer who competed on the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
In a previous statement, Garrard said, “At a time when hate and intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise, I wanted to write a horror comedy with heart that showcased drag queens and queers as the heroes. Drag queens have always been a symbol of resistance and resilience, so seeing them kick-ass against a bunch of blood-sucking vampires felt like a comical, yet pointed allegory. I’m beyond thrilled to have Trinity the Tuck, Heidi N Closet, Crystal Methyd, and Cara Melle leading this film. Each one is an artistic powerhouse in their own right, and together, they create on-screen magic. I’m excited for audiences to fall in love with their performances – they bring so much heart and humour to the movie, while lip syncing, ass-kicking and keeping the stakes high (pun fully intended).”
Blackfilmandtv.com's Wilson Morales talks to Drag Race Alums Heidi N Closet and Crystal Methyd about Tubi's horror comedy Slay
