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Revenge In Kind

Name: Revenge In Kind
Director: Roger Lindley
Released: 2017
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2017

Director

Roger Lindley

Runtime

89 minutes

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Revenge In Kind operates within a traditional procedural framework, focusing on the psychological evolution of its two leads. While the film offers character complexity through its exploration of subjective morality, it lacks visible evidence of storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The narrative relies heavily on a central duo, which limits the scope for broader racial or cultural representation. The film's strength lies in its potential to challenge traditional gender roles through its female lead's intellectual role, yet it remains tethered to conventional dramatic structures. Ultimately, the film lacks specific identity-driven markers or systemic critiques necessary to achieve a higher diversity score. It prioritizes psychological depth over inclusive casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revenge In Kind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the evolving relationship between Detective Chris Coxon and Sarah Scott. There is no explicit confirmation of non-traditional gender identities or a critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Revenge In Kind portray gender?

Fair

A professional partnership exists between a male detective and a female psychologist. Scott acts as an intellectual catalyst, potentially challenging traditional gender roles through her psychological influence on Coxon.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revenge In Kind?

Limited

The narrative lacks explicit mention of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The focus on a specific duo provides no data regarding characters of different races or ethnicities.

How does Revenge In Kind represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores moral relativism and situational ethics. Coxon is forced to challenge his basic assumptions about morality and justice, suggesting a departure from singular, traditional moral codes.

Does Revenge In Kind include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions as central character traits or plot drivers.

Present on Screen

The female lead serves as an intellectual catalyst, potentially challenging traditional gender roles.
The narrative explores complex themes of moral relativism and situational ethics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.
The story provides no information regarding disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

Stumped by brutal sex-mutilation crimes, Detective Chris Coxon turns to police psychologist Sarah Scott for help. As their relationship evolves, he must deal with Scott's complicated personal history, a wrenching experience that forces him to challenge his most basic assumptions about morality and justice. At last the crimes are solved, but Coxon is forever changed by both the process and the unexpected answer.

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