Oscar Boyson's 'Our Hero, Balthazar': A Bold New Cult Hit

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Oscar Boysons directorial debut, Our Hero, Balthazar, is a wild black comedy starring Jaeden Martell as a teen aiming to impress a girl by stopping a school shooting in Texas. The film blends thriller elements, satire on gun culture and toxic masculinity, and has gained cult hit potential. Boyson, with co-writer Ricky Camilleri, created the film inspired …

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Oscar Boysons directorial debut, Our Hero, Balthazar, is a wild black comedy starring Jaeden Martell as a teen aiming to impress a girl by stopping a school shooting in Texas. The film blends thriller elements, satire on gun culture and toxic masculinity, and has gained cult hit potential. Boyson, with co-writer Ricky Camilleri, created the film inspired by bold movies from their youth, after years in indie cinema. Despite industry pushback, the film has built buzz through social media and word-

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