Luster

Luster is a dark comedy and drama set in Los Angeles. The story follows Jackson, a blue-haired poet and record store employee who finds himself attracted to several men in his life. After a party, he develops feelings for Billy, who only wants a friendship because he loves a woman. Jackson also struggles with an attraction to his cousin Jed and is pursued by a customer named Derek. The situation further complicates as Jackson navigates his relationship with his best friend Sam and assists a closeted rock star with songwriting.

The film was directed by Everett Lewis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dennis Cooper. The cast features Justin Herwick in the lead role of Jackson, alongside Shane Powers, Barry Wyatt, Susannah Melvoin, Jonah Blechman, and Sean Thibodeau. Produced by Film Research Unit and Form A 2042 Films, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.

Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a 5.6/10 on TMDB from 21 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower score of 4.4/10 across 10 reviews, indicating that it was less favorably received by professional reviewers than by general viewers.