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Shingles the Movie

Name: Shingles the Movie
Director: Steve Rudzinski
Released: 2023
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2023

Director

Steve Rudzinski

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Shingles the Movie functions as a conventional horror-comedy ensemble piece. While the cast includes both male and female performers, the film does not commit to integrating diverse identities or challenging social hierarchies. The narrative structure revolves around interpersonal suspense and shared scary stories. This focus on genre clichés leaves little room for meaningful integration of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities. Ultimately, the film offers a platform for a varied ensemble but stays within a moderate representation range. It prioritizes humor and scares over deconstructing traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shingles the Movie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict non-straight relationships or gender identities. It focuses on horror stories without addressing sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does Shingles the Movie portray gender?

Fair

The film features both male and female performers in an ensemble cast. However, it does not delve into the characters' roles or challenge gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shingles the Movie?

Fair

The cast includes performers from various backgrounds, but their identities are not specified. The film does not integrate diverse backgrounds into its themes.

How does Shingles the Movie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The anthology format emphasizes genre entertainment over social critique. The film does not engage with secular or anti-Western themes.

Does Shingles the Movie include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no focus on disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film features an ensemble cast with both male and female performers.
The cast list indicates a degree of demographic variety among the performers.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not provide insight into the racial or ethnic identities of the characters.

Official Synopsis

A series of hilarious, weird, and gross tales that will bring you laughs and chills. A group of friends share scary stories that all happened to them in an attempt to scare each other. But how much of it is real? How much will come back to haunt them?

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