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Blood Moon River

Name: Blood Moon River
Director: Daniel Murphy, R.J. Cecott, Tom Komisar
Released: 2017
Duration: 61 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Daniel Murphy, R.J. Cecott, Tom Komisar

Runtime

61 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blood Moon River functions as a conventional horror piece that adheres to established genre clichés. The narrative focuses on the immediate physical stakes of a local legend rather than exploring complex social or multi-layered identities. The film lacks evidence of intentionality regarding the disruption of traditional social or cultural norms. It appears to follow a standard ensemble structure common to indie horror without subverting typical hierarchies. Ultimately, the production lacks specific indicators of diverse casting or nuanced representation across gender, race, or orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blood Moon River have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not depict LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows standard genre conventions without engaging in queer themes.

How does Blood Moon River portray gender?

Fair

The film's ensemble structure operates within conventional gender roles. Women do not occupy roles that challenge traditional power hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blood Moon River?

Limited

The cast's racial composition is unspecified. The film likely relies on homogeneous casting typical of low-budget regional horror productions.

How does Blood Moon River represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes center on folklore and survival without engaging in cultural critique. The story does not address traditional institutions or secularist perspectives.

Does Blood Moon River include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established horror folklore to drive its central survival narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with queer themes or LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of diverse racial casting or characters of color with high ability to act.
The film fails to subvert traditional gender roles or power dynamics.
The story does not offer any meaningful cultural or institutional critique.

Official Synopsis

Eddie and his friends decide to take their cameras into the woods to debunk the legend of Blood Moon River, they soon realize that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Their situation goes from bad to worse.

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