Night of the Howling Beast
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The Hair of the Beast
Representation Score
3.1/10
Limited
2010
Director
Philippe Gagnon
Runtime
92 minutes
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The film functions as a period-specific horror-adventure that relies heavily on traditional genre clichés. Its narrative structure upholds 17th-century social hierarchies without challenging them. Set in colonial New France, the story centers on European settlers and conventional survival themes. The lack of multi-layered complexity limits its progressive depth. Ultimately, the film emphasizes a standard hero's journey involving monster hunting and romantic protection, maintaining a conventional social and gendered status quo.
Category Breakdown
Does The Hair of the Beast have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between Joseph Côté and Marie Labotte. It does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
How does The Hair of the Beast portray gender?
The film adheres to 17th-century domestic hierarchies, particularly through the 'daughters of the king' concept. Marie Labotte stands out as an unconventional figure, but her role is closely tied to the male protagonist.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hair of the Beast?
The story focuses on French colonial settlers and soldiers in 1665 New France. It does not provide detailed depictions of Indigenous populations, concentrating instead on the colonial perspective.
How does The Hair of the Beast represent religion and culture?
The narrative highlights Western institutions such as the Jesuit order and colonial expansion. It follows a typical hero's journey without questioning these historical frameworks.
Does The Hair of the Beast include disability representation?
The film does not portray any physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Marie Labotte offers a minor deviation from the social norms of her time.
Limited or Absent
- The film fails to represent Indigenous populations in its colonial setting.
- The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and domestic hierarchies.
- It does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Official Synopsis
Takes place in 1665 in New France at a time when a part of Canada was colonialized by France. Joseph Côté escapes from a prison in order to avoid death by hanging. Moreover, while some colonial soldiers are chasing him, Joseph takes the identity of a Jesuit and hides in the seigneury of Beaufort where most men are waiting for "daughters of the king." (French women who were sent to Canada in order to find a husband.) At night, Joseph finds out that there are werewolves that terrorize the village. Besides, things get complicated when he falls in love with Marie Labotte, a "daughter of the king" that no one wants to marry. All in all, by simply trying to protect his life and Marie's, Joseph will end up fighting against the werewolves.
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