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The Woods

Name: The Woods
Director: John Redlinger
Released: 2017
Duration: 23 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

John Redlinger

Runtime

23 minutes

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The Woods functions as a conventional survival-horror entry that adheres to established genre clichés. The narrative structure prioritizes the immediate physical threat of a wilderness terror over any meaningful social commentary. Because the film focuses on a localized struggle for survival, it lacks the indicators of intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The characters and setting align with traditional, homogeneous horror archetypes rather than progressive disruption. Ultimately, the production follows standard genre conventions, offering little in the way of cultural subversion or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Woods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show any characters with non-binary gender identities. It operates within a typical survival-horror framework that relies on traditional social structures.

How does The Woods portray gender?

Fair

While the story features a group of friends, there is no indication that the narrative disrupts traditional gender roles. The film follows established genre archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Woods?

Fair

The secluded wilderness setting suggests a potentially homogeneous environment. There is no evidence of a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast to suggest a departure from traditional casting norms.

How does The Woods represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on primal survival against an external terror. It prioritizes individualist struggle over systemic critique or any significant cultural or institutional themes.

Does The Woods include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. These elements do not appear to serve as central narrative drivers.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes a classic survival-horror framework that focuses on the immediate tension of a wilderness setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or the deconstruction of traditional social hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of diverse casting or non-traditional character archetypes.
The film fails to engage with systemic critiques, focusing instead on individualist survival.

Official Synopsis

Stranded in the secluded wilderness of Pleasant Oaks, a group of friends fight for survival against a terror that lurks in the woods.

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