A trailer for new film Grinder has been released, and it showcases the darker side of gay life.
The story follows gay teenager Luke, who is seduced by a model agent to run away from his troubled home in the suburbs to the bright lights of New York. While there, he meets an older photographer who becomes obsessed with him and tries to stop him sinking into the dark world that awaits him.
Starring in the film are Jon Fleming, of Will and Grace and Dante’s Cove fame; Brandon Ruckdashel, who also wrote and directed the film; and newcomer Tyler Austin.
The film’s creators are currently submitting it to film festivals, and it’s expected to receive a 2016 release