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The Wicked One

Name: The Wicked One
Director: Tory Jones
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Tory Jones

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Wicked One follows typical slasher movie conventions that rely on genre clichés rather than exploring diverse identities. The film's social group is homogeneous, with a focus on a group of friends facing a serial killer. This setup doesn't challenge traditional social structures or include diverse identities. The film's representation is largely uniform, with a cast and social structure that don't reflect diverse backgrounds. It doesn't aim to disrupt social hierarchies or include underrepresented identities. Instead, it focuses on the mechanics of survival within a horror framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wicked One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It follows typical slasher movie conventions that focus on groups of friends.

How does The Wicked One portray gender?

Fair

The female lead is the main character, but the film uses the classic 'final girl' cliché. This can highlight both strong female roles and gender-based vulnerabilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wicked One?

Limited

The cast is mostly white and Anglo-Saxon, without much diversity. The social group is homogenous, which is common in independent horror movies.

How does The Wicked One represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on personal survival rather than criticizing Western institutions or religious beliefs. There isn't much exploration of anti-establishment or anti-capitalist themes.

Does The Wicked One include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't have any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female lead character.

Limited or Absent

Include more LGBTQ+ representation and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Increase racial and ethnic diversity in casting.
Explore cultural, religious, or systemic critiques in the narrative.
Represent characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of traveling friends who are hoping for a fun filled weekend getaway, find themselves in the cross hairs of one of the most dangerous and prolific serial killers in history.

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