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The Crescent

Name: The Crescent
Director: Seth A Smith
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Seth A Smith

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Crescent is a localized, psychological horror film that focuses on intimate domestic struggles rather than broader social issues. While it avoids passive female stereotypes by highlighting the mother's emotional journey, the narrative remains within conventional familial structures. The film lacks the broad range of diversity needed for a higher score. It focuses on a narrow, personal scope of loss, which limits its ability to represent diverse stories or challenge established norms. Ultimately, the film works as a character-driven mystery that operates through traditional spiritual and gendered lenses without questioning existing social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crescent have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't show any non-cisgender identities. It centers on a traditional family structure with a mother and son.

How does The Crescent portray gender?

Fair

The female lead drives the story through her psychological journey. However, the story stays within traditional maternal roles and domestic settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crescent?

Fair

There is no clear evidence of diverse racial representation. The beach setting hints at a local, possibly isolated environment without a confirmed non-white majority cast.

How does The Crescent represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story looks at spiritual healing through traditional metaphysical or religious frameworks. It emphasizes Western values of family stability and unity.

Does The Crescent include disability representation?

Limited

The film treats grief and trauma as universal experiences rather than specific disabilities. There are no characters with neurodivergent conditions or disability rights explored.

Present on Screen

The film gives significant weight to its female protagonist, focusing on her psychological journey.
It offers a deep look into the emotional depth of the female lead through the lens of maternal grief.

Limited or Absent

The film doesn't include visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.
There is no clear evidence of diverse racial representation within the cast.
The narrative doesn't explore specific neurodivergent experiences or disability rights.
The story relies on traditional spiritual frameworks without deconstructing religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

After an unexpected death in the family, a mother and son struggle to find spiritual healing at a beachfront summer home.

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