The Terminal Man
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Patrick
Representation Score
3.1/10
Limited
1978
PGDirector
Richard Franklin
Runtime
113 minutes
Average Rating
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Patrick is a traditional 1970s thriller that adheres closely to the social and demographic norms of its time. It does not challenge conventional expectations regarding identity, gender, or institutional authority. The film introduces complexity through the protagonist's disability. By giving the comatose patient telekinetic abilities, the movie moves past the stereotype of a helpless victim, although it still uses his condition as a horror device. Overall, the lack of diverse representation and the reliance on a monocultural cast contribute to a low diversity score. The narrative remains a straightforward genre piece focused on supernatural conflict rather than social critique.
Category Breakdown
Does Patrick have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. Relationships are centered around heterosexual romance.
How does Patrick portray gender?
Characters follow traditional 1970s gender roles. The female protagonist is defined by caring for others, while men are either vulnerable or hold positions of authority.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Patrick?
The cast reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of mainstream 1970s genre films. The story unfolds within a predominantly Anglo-Saxon cultural context.
How does Patrick represent religion and culture?
The storyline revolves around a standard medical setting without questioning Western values. The conflict focuses on supernatural elements rather than institutional or religious issues.
Does Patrick include disability representation?
The protagonist's coma drives the plot. His telekinetic abilities avoid the cliché of a completely passive character, but his condition primarily serves as a horror element.
Present on Screen
- The protagonist's telekinetic abilities complicate traditional clichés of physical helplessness.
- The film avoids depicting the disabled character as a purely passive victim through his supernatural influence.
Limited or Absent
- The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a monocultural framework typical of the era.
- Gender roles rely on traditional archetypes, placing the female lead in a role defined by emotional labor.
- The narrative lacks any LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of non-cisgender identities.
- The portrayal of disability is primarily used as a device to drive the horror plot.
Official Synopsis
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
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