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The United States of Horror: Chapter 1

Name: The United States of Horror: Chapter 1
Director: Deborah Richards, JD Allen, Alec Asten, Noah Bessey, Marc Cartwright, Mary Margaret Folds, Ty Jones, Joe Lujan, Wesley Mellott, Scott Millette, Keith Alan Morris, Jon Robinson, Brad Uyeda, Sarah Wierda, Mary Margaret Folds
Released: 2021
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2021

Director

Deborah Richards, JD Allen, Alec Asten, Noah Bessey, Marc Cartwright, Mary Margaret Folds, Ty Jones, Joe Lujan, Wesley Mellott, Scott Millette, Keith Alan Morris, Jon Robinson, Brad Uyeda, Sarah Wierda, Mary Margaret Folds

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This anthology uses a geographic approach to explore American folklore across various states. While the structure offers a broad framework for diverse storytelling, the depth of character identities and social issues seems less important compared to traditional horror clichés. The film heavily relies on established genre conventions. Although the cast suggests a mix of genders, the narrative doesn't clearly break down traditional social structures or prioritize diverse representation. Overall, the film operates as a conventional genre piece. It uses the wide scope of the American landscape but doesn't fully utilize it to push forward progressive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The United States of Horror: Chapter 1 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show clear LGBTQ+ identities or queer character development. It focuses more on typical horror story elements rather than exploring queer themes.

How does The United States of Horror: Chapter 1 portray gender?

Fair

The film seems to have a mix of male and female characters, but they might follow traditional roles in horror movies, like victims or survivors.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The United States of Horror: Chapter 1?

Fair

Although the story spans multiple states, the main cast doesn't seem to include a majority of non-white actors. There's no clear indication of characters representing multiple aspects of diversity.

How does The United States of Horror: Chapter 1 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The anthology explores American regional culture and local legends. This setup lets the film comment on American cultural history through different state-based stories.

Does The United States of Horror: Chapter 1 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. None of the characters are shown to have neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The multi-state anthology format provides a broad structural framework for regional storytelling.
The ensemble cast suggests a relatively balanced distribution of gender.
The use of regional folklore allows for engagement with diverse American cultural myths.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer character arcs.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The cast does not clearly reflect a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

Official Synopsis

Narrated by the legendary Doug Bradley, this horror anthology includes a range of hair-raising segments from every state in America.

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