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The Rake

Name: The Rake
Director: Tony Wash
Released: 2018
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2018

Not Rated

Director

Tony Wash

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Rake follows the standard conventions of independent horror and thriller cinema. The narrative focuses on individual trauma and mystery rather than challenging social hierarchies or multi-layered issues. While the film maintains a gender balance, it does not actively engage with diverse identities or subvert established social structures. The narrative primarily centers on traditional genre clichés, focusing on individual experiences rather than broader societal critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rake have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. The central relationship portrayed suggests a conventional family structure.

How does The Rake portray gender?

Fair

The story features a gender-balanced duo in Ben and Ashley. Ashley plays a significant role in driving the story as she deals with the supernatural threat.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rake?

Limited

There is no information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast members. The film does not blend diverse identities within the family unit.

How does The Rake represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores the breakdown of the family unit through a horror lens. It does not have a clear anti-religious or explicitly secularist message.

Does The Rake include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about neurodivergence or physical disabilities. It is unclear whether psychological distress is addressed with ability to act or used as a cliché.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a gender-balanced approach by featuring both a male and female lead.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or central family unit.
The narrative does not address disability, neurodivergence, or mental health with specific ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Ben and Ashley come together 20 years after the murder of their parents to determine the cause of their parents' death. Ashley is troubled by the idea that the thing that took her parents' lives may not be finished with her family.

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