When Michael Calls
1972
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New Year's Evil
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
1980
RDirector
Emmett Alston
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
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New Year's Evil is a genre-focused slasher that emphasizes suspenseful plot twists over character development. The narrative centers on a serial killer's murders during a live broadcast, following typical 1980s thriller conventions. The film does not provide evidence of diverse representation or challenging social hierarchies. It operates as a traditional horror movie rather than a platform for progressive storytelling. Overall, the production reflects the era's emphasis on genre mechanics, offering limited perspectives on diversity or subverted social roles.
Category Breakdown
Does New Year's Evil have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot revolves around a conflict between a presenter and a killer.
How does New Year's Evil portray gender?
The main presenter's gender is not specified, and the film does not show women in roles requiring superior intellect. It seems to follow typical thriller patterns.
How racially and ethnically diverse is New Year's Evil?
Although the setting is a national US broadcast, there is no indication of racial diversity or characters of color with significant roles. The cast makeup is not verified.
How does New Year's Evil represent religion and culture?
The punk-rock style suggests a rejection of traditional norms, but the film does not explicitly address anti-institutional themes. It follows a standard morality framework.
Does New Year's Evil include disability representation?
There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The punk-rock aesthetic offers potential for exploring themes of social tension and anti-establishment sentiments.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- There is no evidence of racial diversity or characters of color with significant roles.
- The narrative relies on conventional thriller clichés rather than subverting traditional gender roles.
Official Synopsis
During a live punk-rock New Year's Eve TV programme, the presenter gets a phone call from a psycho calling himself "Evil" saying that when New Year's strikes in each US time zone, he will murder someone.
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