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Rape! 13th Hour

Name: Rape! 13th Hour
Director: Yasuharu Hasebe
Released: 1977
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1977

Director

Yasuharu Hasebe

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rape! 13th Hour is a transgressive exploitation film that primarily uses underrepresented identities to fuel genre-specific conflicts. While it provides more ability to act to its LGBTQ+ characters compared to many modern films, it remains entrenched in a violent, male-dominated structure. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on predatory dynamics and systemic issues. It functions as a crime thriller that questions social taboos without significantly subverting gender or racial norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rape! 13th Hour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

Homosexual characters in the film actively seek revenge for their leader, providing them with significant roles in driving the story forward.

How does Rape! 13th Hour portray gender?

Limited

The movie focuses on male aggression and power struggles, with no indication of women taking active roles or challenging traditional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rape! 13th Hour?

Limited

Produced in Japan in 1977, the film features a predominantly Japanese cast, reflecting the demographic norms of its time without much ethnic diversity.

How does Rape! 13th Hour represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into criminal behavior and moral ambiguity through vigilantism. It challenges societal norms by focusing on justice pursued outside official channels.

Does Rape! 13th Hour include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of proactive LGBTQ+ characters gives them significant roles in the narrative.
The film explores themes of moral ambiguity and justice outside of formal legal systems.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily emphasizes male aggression and lacks women's ability to drive the story.
The cast reflects a homogeneous demographic typical of its era's production standards.
The film relies on traditional, violent masculine hierarchies rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A serial rapist takes on a young protégé while being pursued by a homosexual gang.

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