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Butchers Book Two: Raghorn

Butchers Book Two: Raghorn

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2024

Director

Adrian Langley

Runtime

88 minutes

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Butchers Book Two: Raghorn functions as a typical survival-horror film. The narrative centers on the shifting power dynamics between a family of butchers and a group of cannibals, emphasizing visceral genre clichés over social commentary. The film sticks to traditional genre structures, focusing on the reversal of predator and prey roles. It does not utilize multi-layered identities or systemic frameworks to drive its plot, staying within the boundaries of survivalist horror. Ultimately, the work lacks meaningful representation across most identity categories, focusing instead on the mechanics of violence and situational vulnerability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Butchers Book Two: Raghorn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-heterosexual or non-cisgender identities. Same-sex relationships or intimacies are also absent.

How does Butchers Book Two: Raghorn portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a traditional family structure. There is no indication of strong female characters or challenges to conventional male leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Butchers Book Two: Raghorn?

Limited

The rural setting implies a homogeneous cast. There is no evidence of diverse racial representation or non-white majority casts.

How does Butchers Book Two: Raghorn represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of cannibalism and cruelty are presented as character traits. The film does not critique religion, capitalism, or systemic social issues.

Does Butchers Book Two: Raghorn include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. The film does not portray any individuals with disabilities having ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • The narrative provides a clear exploration of situational vulnerability through the reversal of predator and prey roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks multi-layered identities and fails to challenge established social norms.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ representation.
  • The story relies on traditional genre clichés rather than exploring complex social or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Book one followed a family of sadistic butchers, living in the backcountry, who see anyone that crosses their path as dead meat. In “Butchers Book Two: Raghorn,” the story continues when an accident leaves the captors in the hands of brutal cannibals who plan to hack them up for meat.

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