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The Resort
Representation Score
4.3/10
Fair
2021
Director
Taylor Chien
Runtime
75 minutes
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The Resort functions as a conventional horror film that heavily relies on well-established genre clichés. The plot revolves around a group of friends investigating a haunting, emphasizing suspense over identity-focused storytelling. Although the Hawaiian setting offers potential for cultural richness, the film does not explicitly demonstrate a commitment to disrupting social hierarchies. The representation remains within the bounds of standard ensemble horror. Ultimately, the film lacks the specific narrative structure needed to move beyond a neutral, mainstream portrayal of its characters.
Category Breakdown
Does The Resort have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The storyline focuses primarily on the central haunting rather than on the development of queer characters.
How does The Resort portray gender?
The characters adhere to typical genre expectations. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or redefining masculine and feminine dynamics.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Resort?
Set in Hawaii, the film does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the four main characters. The cast remains neutral without confirmation of diverse casting.
How does The Resort represent religion and culture?
The story incorporates the 'Half-Faced Girl' myth, drawing from local folklore. However, it adheres to traditional horror conventions without critiquing Western institutions.
Does The Resort include disability representation?
The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The film utilizes the 'Half-Faced Girl' folklore to provide a unique cultural mythology for the horror setting.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
- There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting among the main characters.
- The narrative does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- The story adheres to traditional gender roles without challenging established genre conventions.
Official Synopsis
Four friends head to Hawaii to investigate reports of a haunting at an abandoned resort in hopes of finding the infamous Half-Faced Girl. When they arrive, they soon learn you should be careful what you wish for.
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