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The Ranger

Name: The Ranger
Director: Jenn Wexler
Released: 2018
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Jenn Wexler

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Ranger is a typical survival horror film that emphasizes genre mechanics like isolation and pursuit over social commentary. It relies heavily on established slasher clichés and traditional casting demographics. Because the narrative lacks intentional perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity, it functions as a standard genre piece. It does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies or challenge conventional expectations regarding identity. Ultimately, the film focuses on physical survival without addressing systemic critiques or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ranger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities.

How does The Ranger portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play key roles in the survival narrative but mostly fit the 'final girl' stereotype found in traditional slasher films. They are not used to challenge traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ranger?

Limited

The cast is mainly made up of one ethnicity, showing a lack of racial or ethnic diversity. The story keeps a traditional, non-diverse demographic profile.

How does The Ranger represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on individual survival against a physical threat. It avoids discussing traditional institutions or promoting specific religious morals.

Does The Ranger include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health-related disabilities in the main characters.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established slasher genre mechanics to drive its survival narrative.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in a homogeneous demographic profile.
The narrative relies on traditional gender clichés, such as the 'final girl,' without challenging them.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
The film does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After a run-in with the cops at a punk show goes sideways, Chelsea and her pals flee the city in search of a place to lay low. Running to the security of an old, abandoned family cabin in the woods, they fall under the watchful eye of an overzealous park ranger who holds a secret from Chelsea's past.

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