America, relive the horror of Eighth Grade early and for free

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To be clear: Eighth Grade is not a horror film—not in any conventional sense, anyway. What it is is the directorial debut of comedian Bo Burnham, a sensitively observed indie drama about a week in the life of 13-year-old Kayla (Elsie Fisher) as she prepares to transition from junior high to high school. In the film, Burnham comments on popularity, sexuality, family, and the relationship between teens and technology in a way that’s understated and surprisingly realistic, avoiding obvious coming-of-age clichés in search of deeper emotional truths. In short, it’s a great and profoundly empathetic film, and we’re partnering with A24 to give our readers in 17 U.S. cities the opportunity to see it early and for free.