Horror-Comedy ‘I Don’t Understand You’ by Gay Filmmakers Releases June 6

I Don’t Understand You is a genre-bending horror-comedy film by real-life partners David Joseph Craig and Brian William Crano, inspired by their traumatic adoption experience and personal journey to parenthood. The story follows Dom and Cole, a wealthy gay couple played by Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells, who encounter a series of darkly comedic and deadly misunderstandings during a trip to rural Italy while awaiting the birth of their child via surrogate. The film uses horror as a metaphor for the emotional complexities of adoption and queer parenthood, highlighting themes of grief, survival, and communication barriers. The real-life event of Craig and Crano’s car getting stuck in a ditch during their tenth anniversary trip to Italy inspired a key scene, blending satire and slasher elements. The filmmakers emphasize the importance of theatrical release to share the collective emotional experience with audiences, capturing both laughter and fear. Their journey from trauma to healing is reflected in the film’s narrative, which also features a cameo from their son, symbolizing hope and resilience.