The Misandrists (2017) May 2026

Critics from Film Inquiry and itp Global Film note that the film's graphic sexual and surgical content—including a detailed reconstructive surgery sequence—serves to shock and provoke discussions on bodily autonomy.

One of the film's most critical themes is its scrutiny of trans-exclusionary radical feminism (TERF). The Misandrists (2017)

The narrative challenges a movement that defines "woman" solely by anatomy. Critics from Film Inquiry and itp Global Film

The commune’s idyll is threatened when a male fugitive is secretly harbored in their basement, exposing the cracks in their absolute separation. The commune’s idyll is threatened when a male

While some reviewers from Film Threat argue the film contains "more shock than substance," others praise it for using a salacious premise to tackle "big, knotty questions" about patriarchy and power.

Ultimately, The Misandrists functions as both a salute to the kinetic power of collective action and a warning against the narrowness of exclusionary politics. It remains a polarizing entry in LaBruce’s filmography, utilizing a "dread carnival" aesthetic to force audiences to confront the messy intersection of gender, revolution, and identity. 'The Misandrists' Review - Santa Fe Reporter