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The Burned Over District

Name: The Burned Over District
Director: James Coleman, Vincent Coleman
Released: 2022
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2022

Director

James Coleman, Vincent Coleman

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres to conventional horror frameworks, focusing on individual trauma and archetypal struggles against darkness. The narrative structure prioritizes a singular protagonist's journey over complex social or identity-focused themes. Creative leadership lacks a documented history of multi-layered storytelling. This results in a production that adheres to standard genre clichés rather than attempting to challenge traditional social structures or introducing diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film lacks the complexity and diverse casting necessary to challenge traditional social structures, functioning instead as a standard genre piece.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Burned Over District have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no critique of heteronormativity in the narrative.

How does The Burned Over District portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a grieving man, emphasizing traditional masculine traits common in the horror genre. The male protagonist plays a central role in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Burned Over District?

Minimal

The cast's racial or ethnic makeup is not specified. There is no indication of a diverse or non-white population.

How does The Burned Over District represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting references regional religious history, but the film does not critically engage with these institutions. It favors traditional morality over secular perspectives.

Does The Burned Over District include disability representation?

Minimal

While the protagonist deals with psychological grief, there is no evidence of neurodivergence or meaningful representation of disability. The portrayal lacks specific attention to these issues.

Present on Screen

The premise uses established horror archetypes to explore universal themes of grief and isolation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racial or ethnic casting.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine traits rather than subverting gendered leadership roles.
There is no evidence of meaningful representation for neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A grieving man discovers that the seemingly quiet town is hiding a very terrifying secret. Now he must find a way to overcome his grief and fight back against the darkness that has consumed the town and its people.

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