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Coldwood

Name: Coldwood
Released: 2011
Duration: 72 min

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Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2011

TV-PG

Runtime

72 minutes

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Coldwood functions as a character-driven thriller that prioritizes individual struggle over broad demographic exploration. While it avoids some traditional clichés by centering a single mother, the narrative remains narrow in its scope. The film lacks systemic complexity or multi-layered casting. It follows a traditional structure that focuses on interpersonal conflict and familial dysfunction rather than challenging social or cultural institutions. Ultimately, the representation is limited to a single central female perspective, leaving most other demographic categories unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coldwood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main focus is on the protagonist and her uncle.

How does Coldwood portray gender?

Fair

Ashley, a single mother, serves as the central protagonist and the primary lens for the story. This provides a strong female perspective within the thriller genre.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coldwood?

Minimal

There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The character descriptions suggest a conventional thriller framework without multi-layered casting.

How does Coldwood represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores moral ambiguity through a family unit built on deception and swindling. This deconstructs idealized family structures through the lens of Uncle Clive's con artistry.

Does Coldwood include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no documented evidence of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. No such traits are utilized within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female protagonist, providing a meaningful perspective through Ashley's journey.
By focusing on a single mother, the story avoids some traditional domestic clichés.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its character descriptions.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
The film fails to include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story lacks multi-layered complexity or intentional subversion of cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

Single mother Ashley travels to Alaska to work with her Uncle Clive, a con man swindling money from people who believe their homes are haunted. As Ashley tackles her own demons the team must face real supernatural forces beyond anything they've ever experienced.

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