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Stupid Games

Name: Stupid Games
Director: Nicolas Wendl, Dani Abraham
Released: 2024
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2024

Director

Nicolas Wendl, Dani Abraham

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stupid Games centers its tension around female characters, avoiding the passive victim clichés common in horror films. By placing the protagonist and her roommates at the forefront, the film highlights women's ability to drive the story in a high-stakes situation. However, the film lacks concrete information about racial diversity, disability representation, and specific LGBTQ+ identities, which prevents a higher diversity score. While the film addresses modern social dynamics and interpersonal morality, it falls short of providing the necessary evidence for a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stupid Games have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film hints at non-straight relationships through a one-night stand scenario, but it doesn't specify any particular LGBTQ+ identities. Details about sexual orientation and gender identity are not provided.

How does Stupid Games portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on women's ability to drive the story, with the protagonist and her roommates playing key roles in driving the plot. This approach avoids the typical passive victim roles often assigned to women in horror films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stupid Games?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the presence of characters of color cannot be confirmed.

How does Stupid Games represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores social interactions and personal conflicts during a dinner party scene. However, it does not provide enough information to assess its cultural or religious elements.

Does Stupid Games include disability representation?

Minimal

No information is given about characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film emphasizes women's ability to drive the story by focusing on a female protagonist and her roommates.
It breaks away from traditional horror clichés by positioning women as active drivers of the story.

Limited or Absent

The film does not provide information about the racial and ethnic makeup of the cast.
There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Lack of clarity on specific LGBTQ+ identities and sexual orientations.

Official Synopsis

A girl's discreet attempt to assess her one night stand and his friends takes a deadly turn when she and her roommates host a dinner party where they unknowingly unleash a malevolent force.

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