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The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph

The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2013

TV-MA

Director

Zack Scott

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

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The film centers on a supernatural conflict where Steph and Liz Lucky must defeat the spirit of Zasulground. While the story provides women's ability to drive the story by placing women in lead roles, the narrative remains largely a traditional conflict-resolution model. There is a notable absence of multi-layered identities. Without details on racial diversity, queer identities, or disability representation, the film lacks a progressive social framework. Ultimately, the work focuses on metaphysical struggle rather than systemic or cultural critique, resulting in a neutral stance on most diversity metrics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film showcases a close relationship between Steph and Liz Lucky. However, there is no explicit confirmation of their queer identities or romantic involvement.

How does The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play central, active roles as the primary agents against a supernatural entity. This avoids traditional clichés of female passivity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse casting.

How does The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot utilizes a framework of moral dualism through a supernatural struggle. It lacks specific cultural or institutional critiques.

Does The 28th Day: The Wrath of Steph include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disability. The theme of possession is a genre cliché rather than a depiction of disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film highlights women's ability to drive the story by casting women in central, active roles.
  • Protagonists are the primary agents tasked with defeating the supernatural entity.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks verifiable evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
  • There is no explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or romantic dynamics.
  • The film does not address disability or neurodivergence through its characters.

Official Synopsis

Steph has been possessed by the spirit of the Evil Lord Zasulground and it's up to Steph and her best friend Liz Lucky to defeat it.

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