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Queen of Spades

Name: Queen of Spades
Director: Patrick White
Released: 2021
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Patrick White

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Queen of Spades operates within a traditional horror framework, focusing on a group of teenagers and a supernatural entity. The narrative relies on well-established genre clichés rather than exploring complex social identities or multi-layered themes. Because the story centers on a standard ritualistic premise, there is no visible exploration of diverse casting or the deconstruction of social norms. The film functions as a straightforward genre piece without progressive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Queen of Spades have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not indicate any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. There is no evidence of stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Queen of Spades portray gender?

Fair

The film features four teenage characters, suggesting a mix of genders. However, it does not show any signs of challenging traditional gender roles or featuring non-traditional portrayals.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Queen of Spades?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast.

How does Queen of Spades represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline depends on ancient rituals and legends. It is unclear if the film engages with specific cultural or religious critiques.

Does Queen of Spades include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation for the disability community.

Present on Screen

The use of folklore and ancient rituals provides a solid foundation for supernatural horror storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender roles or featuring non-traditional masculinity and femininity.
The narrative fails to provide specific details regarding the cultural or ethnic identities of the protagonists.

Official Synopsis

According to legend, an ominous entity known as the Queen of Spades can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Four teenagers summon the Queen of Spades, but they could never imagine the horrors that await them.

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