I do not understand why some people say Jessie is gay.
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Wuchakk — 9 years ago(October 30, 2016 12:00 AM)
I do not understand why some people say Jessie is gay.
He wasn't gay. It's a myth perpetuated by gays and gay-obsessed people who read that
into
the script; it's therefore an eisegetical interpretation.
Right out of the gate the movie shows that Jesse's interested in Lisa, ultimately 'fessing up to his love for her; and it's mutual. Despite Jesse's torment from Freddy increasingly trying to possess him, he still can't resist getting on the floor with cutie Lisa to make out at the pool party; and only stops because of Freddy manifesting the monster tongue. Jesse understandably freaks out and escapes to his best friend's house, Grady (who's grounded), and asks if he can stay the night while Grady keeps guard on him; he even warns Grady not to go to sleep because he might be possessed and do something evil, like murder.
The only legitimately gay element of the movie was the subplot about the homosexual gym teacher who hanged out at a S&M bar, which was revealed at the very beginning by Grady. Of course, the coach was slashed out of the story by the halfway point.
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ElectricWarlock — 9 years ago(February 02, 2017 09:30 AM)
I think the fact the actor is gay has a lot to do with it. I'd also say there are many things that lead us to this conclusion throughout the film like the "No chicks" sign on the door, Jesse ending up at the gay bar (exploring his curiosity?), the dance scene, etc. Although they never explicitly state it, I think they wanted to lead us to that impression. I believe he eventually would've come out of the closet and still remained very good friends with Lisa, but obviously never anything more.
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ToastedCheese — 1 year ago(March 15, 2025 03:00 AM)
Is there something wrong with being a flaming ******?
The actor that played Jesse, Mark Patton, was gay. It was deliberately implicit that there was a homoerotic subtext in the film. The writer has stated that it was supposed to be more homophobic, but the casting ended up making it homoerotic.
I feel this is passing the buck, because why would he want to write a homophobic horror film, (what purpose would that prove), to disguise the fact that the it ended up homoerotic? Another bigot perhaps.
There is fairly recent documentary,
Scream Queen: My Nightmare On Elm Street
, that is about Mark Patton and his life and the flack he and the film got for its homosexual undertones, as though that is the worst thing ever.
The breeder element in society are such ignorant dropkicks.
Norman! What did you put in my tea?
