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Devil's Tower

Name: Devil's Tower
Director: Owen Tooth
Released: 2014
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2014

Director

Owen Tooth

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Devil's Tower operates within the standard frameworks of independent horror, prioritizing survivalist clichés over sociopolitical commentary. The narrative structure relies on established genre conventions rather than intentional efforts to disrupt social hierarchies. The film lacks significant depth reflecting multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a localized, potentially homogeneous social setting. While it provides a central female lead, the characterization aligns with traditional horror archetypes rather than systemic deconstruction. Ultimately, the production lacks the complexity required to integrate diverse identities or challenge existing societal norms, resulting in a conventional genre experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Devil's Tower have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses on Sarah and her close friends without any indication of queer themes.

How does Devil's Tower portray gender?

Fair

Sarah is a central female protagonist who navigates a survival crisis. While she plays a significant role in driving the story, the narrative follows the traditional 'final girl' cliché common in horror.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Devil's Tower?

Limited

The production leans toward traditional, non-diverse casting norms. There is no evidence of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority or diverse ethnic backgrounds among the characters.

How does Devil's Tower represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a conventional survivalist storyline involving ghosts and zombies. It lacks critiques of Western institutions or explorations of moral relativism and cultural norms.

Does Devil's Tower include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The film features a central female protagonist, Sarah, who plays a significant role in driving the story.
Sarah's character provides a strong focal point for the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, leaning toward a homogeneous cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or queer-coded storylines.
The story follows predictable horror clichés rather than exploring complex cultural or social themes.

Official Synopsis

Abused, broke and down on her luck, Sarah is given a new shot at life when she moves into a new apartment. At first the apartment seems to have been the right choice for Sarah, she even meets some new friends including Sid (Jason Mewes). But before long tenants begin disappearing, when Sarah and Sid go looking for them, they discover an evil lurks, hell bent on not only taking over their building, but the city as well. As Sarah and Sid fight for survival, the bitter and vengeful ghost begins inhabiting the bodies of the tower’s tenants turning them to bloodthirsty zombies.

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