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The Wake

Name: The Wake
Director: Faouzi Brahimi, Bryan Brewer
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2017

Director

Faouzi Brahimi, Bryan Brewer

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Wake operates within the established conventions of survival horror. The plot centers on a group of friends confronting a masked assailant after a tragic accident, emphasizing genre clichés over social commentary. Given the localized, character-driven nature of the narrative, there is no indication that the film uses its heavy premise to challenge broader social structures or systemic issues. The film appears to be a conventional genre piece without a focus on diverse perspectives or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wake have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film offers no evidence regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of its ensemble. It maintains a neutral baseline typical of standard genre entries.

How does The Wake portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a group of friends, a common setup that typically follows traditional gender roles. It is uncertain whether the film challenges or adheres to these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wake?

Fair

The racial composition of the cast is not specified in the narrative description. There is no verifiable evidence of intentional casting or multi-layered character depth.

How does The Wake represent religion and culture?

Fair

While the film delves into universal themes of grief and mortality, it does not critically examine religious or cultural institutions. The emphasis is on personal responsibility rather than societal critique.

Does The Wake include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film explores universal themes of grief and accidental mortality.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks evidence of intentional diverse character depth or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The film does not seem to engage with systemic or cultural critiques, focusing instead on individual guilt.

Official Synopsis

A group of friends attend the wake of a child they accidentally killed with their car. Once at the wake, they find themselves trapped and stalked by a masked assailant.

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