The screenplay was inspired in part by the 2016 horror film The Wailing and the 2013 gay mystery Stranger by the Lake.

While partially unconscious, Joseph witnesses a murder and narrowly escapes being killed himself.

[1] It was an official selection at Frameline 43,[4] as well as BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival,[citation needed] NCGLFF, and TLVFest.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many noting its failure to explore some of the deeper themes and minor storylines presented.

Robert Levin at Newsday noted that the film was a cliché of its genre, stating "It's formulaic and pedestrian when it should be treading mysterious psychological depths", but also said that viewers would not feel "cheated" if they did watch the film.