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Scissors

Scissors

2025

R

Director

Harry Sparks

Runtime

64 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Courtney and her influencer friends are making a horror movie based on an urban legend. Faced with an early start time the next day, the group decides to spend the night in a creepy, old house. But when someone puts on the costume and begins killing them one by one, the remaining survivors must unravel the mystery of the killer’s identity and stop them before it is too late.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.9/10

Limited

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film contains no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. There is no evidence of narratives addressing heteronormativity within the group.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story features a female-led ensemble, moving away from traditional male-centric horror tropes. However, it lacks evidence of subverting gender hierarchies or specific portrayals of masculinity.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The synopsis does not specify the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. There is no documented evidence of a non-white majority or diverse casting.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film explores the intersection of digital influencer culture and traditional urban legends. It uses a classic setting to potentially deconstruct domestic stability.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The survivor group lacks any indication of neurodivergent representation.

Strengths

  • The female-led ensemble offers a departure from traditional male-centric horror tropes.
  • The plot connects modern digital influencer culture with traditional folklore and urban legends.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative characters.
  • There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • The narrative provides no representation for characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

AI Analysis

Scissors operates as a standard genre-driven horror-comedy. While the female-led ensemble provides a baseline for gendered agency, the film lacks intersectional complexity. The narrative relies heavily on established slasher tropes without introducing diverse identities. The focus on influencer culture provides a contemporary setting, but the film does not yet demonstrate a commitment to progressive narrative disruption. It appears to follow traditional genre expectations rather than challenging social norms.

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