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The Crone

Name: The Crone
Director: Eisuke Naito
Released: 2013
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Eisuke Naito

Runtime

71 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres to typical J-Horror conventions, emphasizing psychological suspense over social commentary. While it centers on female protagonists in the idol subculture, it does not challenge traditional hierarchies. The narrative emphasizes interpersonal conflicts and psychological breakdowns, reinforcing genre clichés rather than providing complex character arcs. Overall, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It offers visibility for a specific demographic but does not engage with broader systemic critiques or diverse identity narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The focus is solely on the dynamics of the idol trio.

How does The Crone portray gender?

Fair

An all-female cast provides perspectives centered around women. However, the story revolves around characters turning against each other, which might play into stereotypes about female volatility.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crone?

Limited

The film highlights Japanese idol culture, offering non-Western representation. The cast seems homogeneous, lacking diverse racial backgrounds.

How does The Crone represent religion and culture?

Fair

The nursing home setting explores themes of aging and institutional decline. It is unclear whether this serves as a critical look at societal issues or just a genre cliché.

Does The Crone include disability representation?

Minimal

The setting suggests age-related decline, but characters with disabilities have limited roles and do not drive the story. Their presence adds atmosphere but lacks meaningful exploration.

Present on Screen

Features an all-female central cast, providing visibility for female-driven perspectives within the idol subculture.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on interpersonal conflict and volatility, which can reinforce reductive gender clichés.
The film lacks diverse representation, featuring a homogeneous cast and no LGBTQ+ narratives.
Disability and aging are used primarily as atmospheric devices rather than as meaningful character explorations.

Official Synopsis

Ayane, Nanami, and Mayuko are members of a new 3-member idol group called “Jersey Girl”. One day they’re invited to appear on a television show about the paranormal where they’ll visit an abandoned nursing home in the mountains to see which one of them is the bravest and document their experiences. However, as soon as the girls arrive, they begin to have strange paranormal experiences. Before long, they begin to turn on each other as the stress of the situation overtakes them.

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