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Hex

Name: Hex
Director: Leo Garen
Released: 1973
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1973

Director

Leo Garen

Runtime

92 minutes

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Hex (1973) is a genre-driven film that relies heavily on traditional 1970s clichés. While it includes some subversion through its female protagonists and Native American heritage, the core remains focused on male-driven aggression and conflict. The film's diversity is primarily seen in the latter part of the story, where the sisters gain power through supernatural means. However, tying ethnic identity to supernatural elements can limit the depth of character-driven representation. Overall, the film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity, focusing more on individual moral failings and retribution than on broader social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hex have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot revolves around conflicts between male veterans and the townspeople.

How does Hex portray gender?

Fair

The male veterans initially drive the conflict, but the two sisters gain more control later through supernatural retribution. Their roles start in a domestic setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hex?

Fair

One of the sisters is identified as Native American, adding a layer of diversity. Her heritage is linked to the supernatural curse, which might rely on folklore clichés.

How does Hex represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story serves as a moralistic tale of retribution rather than a broader social critique. It examines social tensions and the consequences of antisocial actions.

Does Hex include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film includes a Native American character, adding a layer of diversity.
Female protagonists gain control through supernatural retaliation against male intruders.
The narrative shifts power to a non-white character, disrupting traditional Western hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The narrative remains heavily centered on male-driven conflict and aggression.
Ethnic identity is tied to supernatural elements rather than deep, character-driven development.

Official Synopsis

Set in rural Nebraska following the First World War, six veterans on motorcycles ride into the sleepy little town of Bingo. The locals are friendly until one of the vets beats a local kid in a drag race, after which the six are driven out of town. After coming upon a small farm, the fugitives are allowed to hide out by the two sisters who run the place. Things go smoothly until one of the vets, after smoking the locoweed growing nearby, tries to rape one of the hosts. Being part Native American, her sister decides to get revenge by casting a hex that steadily does in each of the unwelcome guests.

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