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10/31

Name: 10/31
Director: Brett DeJager, John William Holt, Hunter Johnson, Rocky Gray, Zane Hershberger, Justin M. Seaman
Released: 2017
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Brett DeJager, John William Holt, Hunter Johnson, Rocky Gray, Zane Hershberger, Justin M. Seaman

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

10/31 functions as a showcase for emerging indie horror directors, emphasizing atmospheric scares and genre craftsmanship. Since it is an anthology of short stories, its approach to representation is fragmented and follows traditional horror conventions. The film relies heavily on established clichés like witches and scarecrows, resulting in a lack of intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or systemic narrative subversion. Ultimately, the production serves as seasonal entertainment rather than a vehicle for progressive social commentary or diverse character exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does 10/31 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on traditional horror elements like masked killers and tricksters, rather than exploring non-traditional gender identities.

How does 10/31 portray gender?

Fair

While the cast includes female performers, there is no indication of women's ability to drive the story or subversion of gender hierarchies. The film adheres to typical genre roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 10/31?

Limited

The cast includes actors from various ethnicities, but the narrative focuses on classic clichés, making it unclear if characters of color play a significant role in driving the story. There is no race-bent casting.

How does 10/31 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film celebrates the Halloween tradition without deconstructing Western institutions. It does not prioritize anti-capitalist or secular narratives.

Does 10/31 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative centers on supernatural and slasher-style threats.

Present on Screen

Features a diverse cast suggesting a multi-ethnic ensemble.
Uses a collaborative anthology format allowing for varied character arcs.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible intentionality regarding LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
Provides no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not demonstrate systemic subversion of traditional gender hierarchies or racial ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A Halloween treat bag of all the things that go bump in the night. From masked killers to scarecrows, witches and tricksters. There’s a scare for everyone in this anthology of horror and the macabre from the creators of ‘The Barn’ and ‘Volumes of Blood'.

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