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Lizzie Borden's Revenge

Name: Lizzie Borden's Revenge
Director: Dennis Devine
Released: 2013
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Dennis Devine

Runtime

83 minutes

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Lizzie Borden's Revenge follows the established conventions of low-budget horror. It uses a historical figure as a central antagonist but sticks to traditional slasher clichés rather than deconstructing social power structures. The film centers on female characters and a female antagonist, providing a female-centric perspective. However, this focus supports a survivalist plot rather than a deeper exploration of gender dynamics. Overall, the production leans heavily on genre clichés without delving into complex social commentary or diverse identity issues, resulting in a straightforward horror film.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lizzie Borden's Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include characters with non-binary gender identities or those who identify differently from their assigned gender at birth. There are no queer subtexts or narratives involving LGBTQ+ characters.

How does Lizzie Borden's Revenge portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on female characters and a female antagonist. However, the film follows traditional slasher movie clichés where women play secondary roles to the overall survival plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lizzie Borden's Revenge?

Limited

The racial makeup of the sorority members is not detailed. The cast appears to be homogeneous, following typical casting practices in this genre.

How does Lizzie Borden's Revenge represent religion and culture?

Fair

The use of a séance introduces a spiritual element. However, the film does not engage with broader institutional or systemic critiques related to religion or culture.

Does Lizzie Borden's Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a female-centric perspective by focusing on sorority girls and a female antagonist.
The use of a séance adds a spiritual dimension to the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film adheres to traditional slasher clichés without challenging social hierarchies.
There is a lack of visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity.
The film does not engage with systemic critiques or nuanced identity politics.

Official Synopsis

A group of sorority girls are having a slumber party at their house. One of the new sorority girls is Leslie Borden, a descendant of the infamous Lizzie Borden family. They believe that they are holding a harmless séance to conjure the ghost of Lizzie. But they get locked in the house with an evil, vengeful spirit as Lizzie Borden returns to wreak havoc with her axe. One by one, the girls are murdered as they try to figure out how to put an end to the return of Lizzie Borden.

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