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V/H/S/85
Representation Score
7.9/10
Good
2023
TV-MADirector
Scott Derrickson, Natasha Kermani, Gigi Saul Guerrero, David Bruckner, Mike P. Nelson
Runtime
111 minutes
Average Rating
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V/H/S/85 stands out as a postmodern anthology that challenges traditional social norms. Its fragmented structure and diverse creative voices move away from the homogeneity of 1980s horror. The film excels in subverting gender hierarchies and critiquing religious and social institutions. However, it falls short in explicitly representing LGBTQ+ identities and providing nuanced portrayals of disability.
Category Breakdown
Does V/H/S/85 have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not have a strong focus on LGBTQ+ stories or characters. While there are hints of queer subtext, the horror elements are more traditional and do not center around LGBTQ+ experiences.
How does V/H/S/85 portray gender?
Women play key roles in the film, often taking charge in dangerous situations. They are shown as strong and independent, challenging the idea of women needing rescue.
How racially and ethnically diverse is V/H/S/85?
The film includes a diverse cast with characters of various ethnicities playing important roles. These characters are given a significant role in driving the story and are not just side characters.
How does V/H/S/85 represent religion and culture?
The movie looks at the decline of religious institutions and moral authority. It questions the stability of these institutions by showing them as corrupt and morally ambiguous.
Does V/H/S/85 include disability representation?
Disability is represented in the film through physical transformations that serve as plot devices. While the film touches on bodily autonomy, it does not deeply explore the lived experiences of those with disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting women's independence and strength.
- Includes a diverse cast with characters of color in prominent roles.
- Critiques religious and social institutions through a postmodern lens.
Limited or Absent
- Does not have clear, centralized LGBTQ+ narratives or identity-focused character arcs.
- Uses physical transformations primarily as body horror elements rather than nuanced representations of disability.
- Relies on traditional horror clichés rather than intentionally focusing on LGBTQ+ themes.
Official Synopsis
Unveiled through a made-for-TV documentary, five chilling tales of found footage horror emerge to take viewers on a gore-filled journey through the grim underbelly of the forgotten 1980s.
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