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Night of the Tommyknockers

Name: Night of the Tommyknockers
Director: Michael Su
Released: 2022
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Michael Su

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Night of the Tommyknockers operates within the confines of conventional Western and horror genres. The low-budget nature of the film emphasizes external conflicts and survival, avoiding the deconstruction of social hierarchies. The historical setting of 1870s Nevada inherently restricts the exploration of multi-layered narratives. The film prioritizes immediate threats and traditional themes over diverse identities. Overall, the movie lacks clear markers of progressive storytelling, favoring traditional archetypes and period-specific demographics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night of the Tommyknockers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. Its survival-horror storyline seems to emphasize conventional social structures.

How does Night of the Tommyknockers portray gender?

Fair

Despite featuring actresses like Jessica Morris and Angela Cole, their roles in driving the story remain unclear. The narrative emphasizes masculine themes of toughness and survival.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night of the Tommyknockers?

Limited

Set in 1870s Nevada, the film adheres to Western genre conventions. While the cast includes actors from different backgrounds, the storyline focuses on miners and outlaws without highlighting characters of color.

How does Night of the Tommyknockers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around frontier legends, gold mining, and outlaw culture. It does not explore systemic issues, concentrating instead on external threats and criminal elements.

Does Night of the Tommyknockers include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast includes diverse performers such as Robert LaSardo and Angela Cole.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender narratives.
Female characters' roles in driving the story are not clearly defined.
The narrative relies heavily on traditional Western and male clichés.
There is no evidence of characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When miners blast for gold in the 1870's, they accidentally release ancient creatures known as Tommyknockers. The Town of Deer Creek, Nevada is soon under siege with only a handful of survivors held up in the local saloon.

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