New Showbiz

You are here:
Slash

Slash

2002

R

Director

Neal Sundstrom

Runtime

93 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A rock band gets stuck on a haunted farm while visiting its lead singer's family.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge heteronormativity. It follows a traditional ensemble structure common in early 2000s horror-comedy.

Gender Representation

Fair

There is no evidence of female characters possessing agency that disrupts masculine leadership. The band setting defaults to conventional familial or group structures.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative does not signal a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. It appears to adhere to the demographic norms of independent genre cinema from its era.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

Themes revolve around traditional horror tropes rather than critiques of Western institutions. The family farm setting serves as a backdrop for nostalgic or traditionalist themes.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The rock band setting provides a framework for varied character dynamics.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisnormative narratives.
  • There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Female characters lack visible agency to disrupt traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The narrative fails to address disability or provide intersectional representation.

AI Analysis

Slash functions primarily as a genre-specific piece of entertainment. The narrative relies on established horror-comedy tropes rather than intentional efforts to disrupt social hierarchies or provide intersectional representation. The film's architecture follows standard early 2000s conventions. It lacks evidence of progressive character agency or the subversion of traditional social norms, resulting in a low diversity profile.

How are these scores produced? →

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Prom Night III: The Last Kiss

Prom Night III: The Last Kiss

1990

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.2 out of 10

The Chickening

2015

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.7 out of 10

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.