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Red Spring

Name: Red Spring
Director: Jeff Sinasac
Released: 2017
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Jeff Sinasac

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Red Spring adheres to typical conventions of low-budget action-horror. The plot centers on the survivalist struggle during a vampire outbreak, emphasizing psychological tension over social commentary or diverse representation. While the narrative highlights the breakdown of social cohesion among survivors, it follows traditional storylines without challenging conventional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film seems focused on delivering a genre-specific experience rather than showcasing progressive intentions or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Red Spring have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or queer romance.

How does Red Spring portray gender?

Fair

The story involves a group of survivors, but does not highlight any subversion of traditional gender roles or specific empowerment of women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Red Spring?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial makeup of the cast. The story does not indicate any intentional blending of races or diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Red Spring represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the collapse of social order and community fragility, focusing on traditional family preservation rather than diverse cultural or secular narratives.

Does Red Spring include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Examines the psychological impact of a group under extreme pressure.
Challenges the 'safe haven' cliché by transforming sanctuaries into traps.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer romance.
Does not show racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social structures.

Official Synopsis

The world has been ravaged by vampires. A group of survivors band together to search for loved ones who may be alive, dead or something in between, eventually taking shelter in what may be the only safe hideout left to them. But well defended hideouts have a way of becoming prisons. And prisons aren't the safest place to be when your friends can turn on you at any time.

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