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Ashburn Waters

Name: Ashburn Waters
Director: David Pether
Released: 2019
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2019

Director

David Pether

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ashburn Waters is a typical genre film that emphasizes suspense and survival over exploring diverse identities. The story follows well-known horror clichés without trying to challenge social hierarchies. The film does not include progressive symbols and stays within a traditional framework of environmental dangers and mysterious deaths. Overall, it lacks significant representation of underrepresented groups, leading to a conventional viewing experience that upholds traditional power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ashburn Waters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows a traditional horror structure without questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ashburn Waters portray gender?

Limited

The characters follow traditional gender roles common in horror movies, such as the damsel in distress and the heroic male figure. Women are not shown as having superior intelligence or leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ashburn Waters?

Limited

The story focuses on a local setting with no indication of a racially diverse cast. The characters seem to represent a homogeneous group typical of the genre.

How does Ashburn Waters represent religion and culture?

Limited

The conflict revolves around survival and trespassing without addressing anti-capitalist or secular themes. It aligns with traditional views of authority and social order.

Does Ashburn Waters include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot focuses solely on the mystery of unexplained deaths.

Present on Screen

The film uses a clear horror/thriller framework centered on a survival theme.

Limited or Absent

The narrative should engage more with diverse identities and the deconstruction of social hierarchies.
There is a lack of diverse representation of LGBTQ+, racial, and disability identities.
The story relies on traditional archetypes without challenging established genre norms.

Official Synopsis

Ashburn Waters Campgrounds is forced to close its gates when a series of unexplained deaths occurs, but some campers sneak in when they fail to book a campsite elsewhere.

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