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One Bad Night

Name: One Bad Night
Director: Alec Gibbons
Released: 2019
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Alec Gibbons

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

One Bad Night follows a classic revenge plot centered around a female protagonist. While the film positions her as a central figure of action and vengeance, it leans heavily on established horror and crime thriller clichés. The lack of information about LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation limits the film’s diversity. The narrative focuses narrowly on the protagonist's journey, adhering closely to genre conventions.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Bad Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. There is no critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does One Bad Night portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist plays a significant role in driving the plot. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or relies on typical horror clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Bad Night?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. It is unknown if characters of color have prominent roles.

How does One Bad Night represent religion and culture?

Limited

The small-town setting suggests a close-knit community. The focus on individual vigilante actions may either reinforce or critique traditional views of morality and justice.

Does One Bad Night include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist is a central figure of action and vengeance rather than a passive victim.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered relationships.
There is no visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
The narrative does not include characters with physical or mental disabilities.
The small-town setting may reinforce traditionalist social structures rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A mysterious woman wakes up left for dead in the desert and makes her way to a small town to enact her revenge.

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