
Amityville: No Escape
2016

Representation Score
Limited
2018
NRDirector
Al Carretta
Runtime
79 minutes
Average Rating
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Dread Rattlin' functions as a standard independent horror piece. It achieves a moderate level of inclusion through a diverse ensemble cast, which is typical for contemporary genre cinema. While the casting avoids total homogeneity, the film lacks intentional, identity-driven storytelling. The narrative appears to follow established genre clichés rather than seeking to subvert social or systemic hierarchies. Ultimately, the production provides a baseline level of representation without the complexity required for a higher diversity score.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows a conventional horror framework centered on university students, defaulting to traditional social structures.
The film includes a significant female presence in the cast, including Megan Purvis and Melanie Barcelo. However, it is unclear if the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies or clichés.
The ensemble features ethnic variety through cast members like Chloé Booyens and Melanie Barcelo. While not a majority non-white production, it avoids completely homogeneous casting.
The story utilizes a traditional Western horror setup involving a supernatural phenomenon. It operates within standard genre conventions rather than deconstructing institutional power or cultural dynamics.
There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
University students investigate a noise phenomenon in haunted woods known as 'th'rattlin'.

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