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Zombeavers

Name: Zombeavers
Director: Jordan Rubin
Released: 2014
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Jordan Rubin

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Zombeavers sticks closely to well-known horror conventions, emphasizing physical action and humor over exploring social issues. The film leans on familiar clichés, maintaining traditional demographic standards without challenging them. The cast is predominantly white and able-bodied, reflecting a common trend in mid-budget American genre films. There's a notable lack of diverse ethnic and neurodiverse representation. Overall, the film doesn't aim to disrupt traditional norms. It remains within a narrow scope focused on typical horror scenarios without engaging with diverse identities or complex cultural themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zombeavers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The interactions between characters follow typical heterosexual relationships seen in horror movies.

How does Zombeavers portray gender?

Limited

The story follows traditional gender roles common in horror films. Characters are used mainly to advance the plot rather than develop complex personalities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zombeavers?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of white, able-bodied individuals, showing little diversity. The film doesn't include different ethnic backgrounds or use race-bent casting.

How does Zombeavers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on young people behaving recklessly, avoiding discussions about religion or broader cultural issues. It stays within the realm of typical horror movie settings.

Does Zombeavers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their ability to survive in the horror setting.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established creature-feature and slasher genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining largely homogeneous.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
The narrative doesn't include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Character development relies on traditional gender roles rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

College friends find their weekend of sex and debauchery ruined when deadly zombie beavers swarm their riverside cabin.

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