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What Goes Around

What Goes Around

2020

Director

Sam Hamilton

Runtime

78 minutes

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Synopsis

A timid college student discovers that her crush could be a notorious serial killer.

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Overall Score

2.9/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any visible non-cisnormative gender identities or same-sex intimacy. The central conflict follows a traditional romantic and suspense-driven framework.

Gender Representation

Fair

A female protagonist provides a baseline for agency, though her characterization as timid leans into traditional tropes of vulnerable femininity. There is no evidence of the character disrupting masculine dominance.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, there is no visible representation of racial agency or diversity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story operates within conventional horror tropes focused on individual survival. It lacks any critique of Western institutions or significant cultural or systemic commentary.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not utilized as central narrative components.

Strengths

  • The film provides a female-centered narrative, establishing a baseline for female agency within the horror genre.

Areas for Improvement

  • The protagonist relies on traditional tropes of vulnerability rather than subverting gendered power dynamics.
  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and disability.
  • The narrative misses opportunities to engage with systemic, cultural, or religious commentary.

AI Analysis

What Goes Around functions as a conventional horror piece that relies heavily on established genre tropes. While it centers on a female protagonist, the characterization lacks the depth needed to subvert traditional gender hierarchies, often defaulting to a more vulnerable archetype. The film lacks demographic complexity, offering no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability. The narrative focus remains strictly on interpersonal suspense rather than exploring broader systemic or cultural themes. Ultimately, the film presents a standard suspense framework without intentional intersectional development or progressive narrative architecture.

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