You are here:

A Murder to Remember

Name: A Murder to Remember
Director: Robin Givens
Released: 2020
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2020

TV-14

Director

Robin Givens

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

A Murder to Remember centers its emotional core around a Hispanic or Latino couple, which offers a refreshing change from typical Anglo-Saxon protagonists in thrillers. This ethnic focus is the film’s key strength in terms of diversity. However, the storyline remains conventional, emphasizing suspense and survivalist themes. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation, limiting its broader social commentary. While the film highlights female resilience, it does not explore deeper multi-layered complexities.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does A Murder to Remember have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Javier and Robin. There are no visible elements of LGBTQ narratives or non-traditional gender identities.

How does A Murder to Remember portray gender?

Fair

Robin Rivera is the main character, showing strong independence and resilience as she faces a dangerous situation alone.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Murder to Remember?

Good

Javier and Robin Rivera have Hispanic or Latino backgrounds, offering a fresh perspective by highlighting a non-Anglo-Saxon family in a thrilling scenario.

How does A Murder to Remember represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film sets a true-crime story in a remote wilderness, focusing on ethical dilemmas and isolation. However, it does not delve into specific cultural or religious critiques.

Does A Murder to Remember include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown in the film. The narrative does not include characters dealing with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers a Hispanic or Latino couple, providing a fresh perspective in a thriller.
The protagonist's journey emphasizes female resilience and independence in a high-stakes survivalist setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no depiction of disability or characters living with disabilities.
The story adheres to conventional suspense clichés without addressing broader systemic or multi-layered issues.

Official Synopsis

Inspired by Ann Rule’s true crime collection Empty Promises. Javier and Robin Rivera are celebrating their one-year anniversary on a camping trip. But when Javier ends up dead, Robin finds herself alone in the rough wilderness. She accepts help from another camper, a mysterious stranger named Sam and slowly places her life in his hands. But is Sam there to protect Robin? Or does she need protecting from him?

How are these scores produced? →