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V/H/S/Halloween

V/H/S/Halloween

Representation Score

7.6/10

Good

2025

Director

Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Paco Plaza, Anna Zlokovic

Runtime

115 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

V/H/S/Halloween primarily serves as a transgressive genre piece, focusing on the cynical deconstruction of corporate capitalism and institutional ethics. However, the film lacks significant representation of LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled characters, and neurodivergent characters. The film’s emphasis is on visceral horror clichés rather than intentional social or identity-based narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does V/H/S/Halloween have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on visceral impact rather than character development, and there is no clear evidence of LGBTQ+ narratives or queer-centric ability to act.

How does V/H/S/Halloween portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a corporate experiment with traditional power dynamics. It features several female leads but maintains typical gender roles within a thriller setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is V/H/S/Halloween?

Fair

The cast includes actors from diverse backgrounds, but the film does not confirm a non-Anglo-Saxon majority or specific examples of race-bent casting.

How does V/H/S/Halloween represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques Western corporate structures as inherently exploitative and corrupt, using the Octagon Company as a predatory entity.

Does V/H/S/Halloween include disability representation?

Limited

There is no evidence of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the film, leading to a low score for authentic representation.

Present on Screen

  • Strong critique of predatory Western corporate structures and institutional corruption.
  • Inclusion of a diverse directorial team known for challenging narrative structures.
  • A cast that demonstrates a degree of demographic variety.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or queer-centric character's ability to drive the story.
  • Absence of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities.
  • Limited evidence of subverting traditional gendered power hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

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