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Redwood

Name: Redwood
Director: Tom Paton
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2017

Director

Tom Paton

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Redwood functions as a conventional survival horror film centered on a couple encountering vampires in the wilderness. The narrative structure prioritizes genre clichés and environmental conflict over the exploration of complex social identities. The film lacks specific evidence of multi-layered representation or the disruption of traditional social hierarchies. It appears to follow a standard, low-budget genre framework common in independent horror. Ultimately, the work does not demonstrate a pattern of inclusive narrative intentionality, focusing instead on the immediate threat of the supernatural.

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Category Breakdown

Does Redwood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film features a central couple, but their specific sexual orientations are not specified. There is no evidence of non-straight relationships or a critique of traditional norms.

How does Redwood portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on a standard couple dynamic within a survivalist setting. It lacks clear evidence of challenging gender hierarchies or providing unique roles to its characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Redwood?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a supernatural conflict in the woods rather than demographic variety. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Redwood represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a traditional nature versus man cliché. It does not offer specific cultural critiques or explore themes beyond a standard survivalist horror framework.

Does Redwood include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film utilizes a contained, high-stakes survivalist premise that focuses on immediate environmental conflict.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth regarding character demographics and multi-layered identities.
There is a reliance on traditional genre clichés rather than subverting social or gender hierarchies.
The film provides no evidence of diverse racial or cultural representation within its cast.

Official Synopsis

A couple hiking out in the woods, disturb a nest of vampires.

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