Exclusive: Drag Race Alums Heidi N Closet and Crystal Methyd talk Tubi horror comedy Slay
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
