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Room 213

Name: Room 213
Director: Emelie Lindblom
Released: 2017
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2017

TV-PG

Director

Emelie Lindblom

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Room 213 is a genre-focused mystery and horror film that emphasizes atmospheric tension over social commentary. The narrative centers on Elvira's personal struggle with social anxiety and supernatural occurrences at a summer camp. Because the story adheres to traditional genre conventions, it lacks the depth needed for a higher diversity score. The focus is on individual character experience rather than systemic critique or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Room 213 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it show any same-sex relationships. The story revolves around the protagonist's fear of being excluded socially.

How does Room 213 portray gender?

Fair

Elvira is the main female character, playing a key role in driving the plot forward. However, the film does not seem to challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Room 213?

Minimal

The story does not indicate a diverse cast or characters of different races. The summer camp setting implies a possibly homogeneous group of participants.

How does Room 213 represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of social anxiety and the unknown are explored, focusing on individual experiences. There is no clear indication of specific anti-institutional or secularist narratives.

Does Room 213 include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are featured in the story. The focus remains on supernatural events and social fears.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The film does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural narratives.

Official Synopsis

Elvira goes to summer camp and is scared to death of not making any friends. Mysterious things also start to happen, things that can't be explained… unless you believe in ghosts.

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