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Saturday the 14th

Name: Saturday the 14th
Director: Howard R. Cohen
Released: 1981
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1981

Director

Howard R. Cohen

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Saturday the 14th is a typical 1981 fantasy-horror film that follows conventional narrative structures. The film centers on a nuclear family protecting their home, a premise that reinforces traditional social hierarchies and domestic stability rather than challenging them. The production adheres to the genre conventions of its time, focusing on a homogeneous neighborhood and a collective family effort. This results in a lack of diverse perspectives or multi-layered depth. Ultimately, the film operates as a standard genre entry that does not disrupt established social norms or offer nuanced representations of underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Saturday the 14th have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a nuclear family dealing with supernatural threats. It doesn't include characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight.

How does Saturday the 14th portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a family coming together to face danger. It emphasizes traditional roles within the household rather than questioning existing gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Saturday the 14th?

Limited

The narrative suggests a likely homogeneous cast typical of films made in 1981. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon main cast.

How does Saturday the 14th represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot upholds Western values of family stability and community protection. It does not critique Western institutions or explore moral relativism.

Does Saturday the 14th include disability representation?

Minimal

The film includes monsters but does not use them as metaphors for disability. There are no characters with disabilities who have significant roles in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a cohesive narrative centered on family unity and collective problem-solving during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity.
The narrative relies on traditional Western values and domestic archetypes without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
There is no meaningful representation or ability to act provided for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After his family moves to a new house, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that details a curse hanging over the date of Saturday the 14th. Opening the book releases a band of monsters into the house and the family must join together to save themselves and their neighborhood.

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