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A Werewolf in England

A Werewolf in England

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Charlie Steeds

Runtime

85 minutes

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A Werewolf in England operates as a traditional, genre-driven survival horror. The narrative prioritizes the immediate physical threat of werewolves and the tension of a deadly pact over exploring identity politics or systemic power dynamics. The film adheres to period-specific clichés of Victorian England, limiting the scope for diverse representation. The focus remains on creating an atmospheric and survival-oriented experience rather than sociological deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Werewolf in England have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any openly LGBTQ+ characters in its main cast. The story focuses on survival without addressing non-traditional gender identities.

How does A Werewolf in England portray gender?

Fair

The central conflict involves a Parish Councillor and a criminal, both of whom adhere to traditional gender roles. The story follows conventional genre archetypes without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Werewolf in England?

Limited

Set in Victorian-era England, the story lacks characters from diverse racial backgrounds who play significant roles in the plot. The focus remains on local tensions within the English countryside.

How does A Werewolf in England represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores traditional Western structures such as the Parish and the social order of the time. A deadly pact highlights a breakdown of communal morality.

Does A Werewolf in England include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film. No assessment can be made regarding their roles or ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • Uses a classic Gothic horror setting to create atmospheric tension.
  • Engages effectively with traditional Western social structures through its Victorian backdrop.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • Provides little evidence of racial diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon characters with significant roles.
  • Relies on traditional gender archetypes without challenging established hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

In Victorian-Era England, a Parish Councillor and criminal take refuge from a storm, at a remote countryside Inn. Forced to stay the night, they soon uncover a deadly pact between the strange Innkeepers and the flesh-hungry werewolves that inhabit the surrounding woodlands... now, as the werewolves close in, the guests must band together and fight tooth and nail to survive the night!

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