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The Triangle

Name: The Triangle
Director: Adam Stilwell, Andrew Rizzo, Adam Pitman, Nathaniel Peterson, David Blair
Released: 2016
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Adam Stilwell, Andrew Rizzo, Adam Pitman, Nathaniel Peterson, David Blair

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Triangle is a found-footage horror film that emphasizes genre tension and mystery over social commentary. The narrative focuses on filmmakers investigating a remote commune in Montana, highlighting survival and unsettling discoveries rather than diverse identities. Representation is minimal across most categories, with no LGBTQ+ or disability representation and limited racial diversity. Gender is present through the cast, but the story does not challenge traditional social structures. Ultimately, the film operates as a typical independent genre piece without addressing systemic power dynamics or diverse lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Triangle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to queer identities.

How does The Triangle portray gender?

Fair

Female performers such as Ciara Rose Griffin are part of the cast, but the plot does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Triangle?

Limited

The film does not specify any racial or ethnic diversity among its characters.

How does The Triangle represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores themes of rejecting institutions through a secluded commune, but it is unclear if this serves as a progressive critique or a cautionary tale.

Does The Triangle include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it include actors with disabilities in its cast.

Present on Screen

The film explores themes of rejecting institutions and mainstream society through its commune setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and characters with disabilities.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or challenging traditional gender roles.
The narrative does not use its setting to provide intentional social or cultural commentary.

Official Synopsis

Three filmmakers receive an unsettling postcard from an estranged friend living in a secluded commune. The filmmakers take their cameras into the wilderness of Montana to document the mysterious inner workings of the group. On their disconcerting road to self-sufficiency, witnessing something more shocking than they ever imagined.

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