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XIII

Name: XIII
Director: Archie Meyer
Released: 2019
Duration: 46 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Archie Meyer

Runtime

46 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

XIII is a genre-focused found-footage horror film that prioritizes psychological suspense and occult themes. The narrative follows two students on a media project that descends into madness, using traditional genre clichés. The film lacks intentional representation of multiple aspects of identity or the disruption of social hierarchies. It functions primarily as a study of subjective reality and instability rather than a vehicle for diverse identity-driven perspectives. Ultimately, the production remains within a neutral baseline, offering little in the way of systemic critique or varied demographic inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does XIII have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary gender identities. It does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does XIII portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on two students, which could allow for gender parity. However, there is no evidence of gendered ability to act or the subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is XIII?

Minimal

The cast and narrative do not mention any non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon representation. The journey to an unknown location does not indicate a diverse demographic landscape.

How does XIII represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of occultism suggest a move toward non-traditional spirituality. However, the film lacks explicit critiques of Western institutions or systemic social structures.

Does XIII include disability representation?

Minimal

While the film explores psychological horror and madness, it lacks specific, agentic depictions of neurodivergence or mental health.

Present on Screen

The use of the found-footage framework allows for an immersive exploration of psychological instability.
The occult themes provide an opportunity to engage with non-traditional spiritual frameworks.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or narrative setting.
The portrayal of psychological horror lacks specific, agentic depictions of neurodivergence or mental health.

Official Synopsis

A short suspenseful horror film of the found footage genre, following two students through a media project turned sour after a mysterious book leads them to an unknown part of the country.

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