You are here:

Thrill Ride

Name: Thrill Ride
Director: Chris Parrish
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

Director

Chris Parrish

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Thrill Ride follows a conventional adventure-comedy structure that emphasizes genre clichés over diverse representation. The plot centers on a treasure hunt and supernatural survival, lacking evidence of challenging social hierarchies. While the inclusion of a female witch introduces a character with magical abilities, the film remains largely silent on racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative adheres to established Western archetypes such as historical gangsters and folklore. Ultimately, the film operates as a standard genre piece. It does not appear to intentionally disrupt social hierarchies or provide significant demographic representation.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Thrill Ride have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly mention the sexual orientation or gender identity of its main characters. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities.

How does Thrill Ride portray gender?

Fair

A female witch plays a significant role in the story, providing magical abilities. However, it is unclear whether her presence challenges or reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thrill Ride?

Limited

The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the three children and the witch are not specified. The story seems to follow a typical adventure structure.

How does Thrill Ride represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot includes folklore through a witch and historical figures like Al Capone. These elements align with traditional Western adventure stories rather than offering a deeper cultural critique.

Does Thrill Ride include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a female witch introduces a character with magical abilities.
The use of folklore and historical mythos adds layers of subjective morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
The narrative fails to address disability representation or inclusion.

Official Synopsis

Three kids sneak into a closed-up amusement park after hearing rumors that infamous gangster Al Capone once buried treasure there. However, soon after arriving the attractions roar to life, and the kids must enlist the help of a witch in order to survive the night.

How are these scores produced? →