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The Lake on Clinton Road

Name: The Lake on Clinton Road
Director: DeShon Hardy
Released: 2015
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2015

TV-MA

Director

DeShon Hardy

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a typical independent survival horror movie. One of its strengths is its diverse cast, which is more inclusive compared to many traditional horror films. However, the story doesn't deeply examine social or cultural issues. Instead, it follows common horror clichés without exploring complex identities or social structures. Ultimately, while the cast is diverse, the film stays within the traditional genre format without clear social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Lake on Clinton Road have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include any explicit LGBTQ+ stories or romantic subplots. There are no non-straight identities or negative stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people.

How does The Lake on Clinton Road portray gender?

Fair

The movie has both male and female actors. However, the story doesn't explore power dynamics or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Lake on Clinton Road?

Good

The main cast includes several actors of color, such as India Autry and Anthony Grant. This mix of actors helps move away from the usual lack of diversity in horror movies.

How does The Lake on Clinton Road represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story revolves around typical vacation activities at the Jersey Shore. It doesn't show any criticism of religious practices or Western institutions.

Does The Lake on Clinton Road include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. The film doesn't include any representation of disability.

Present on Screen

The cast includes several actors of color, promoting a diverse range of ethnicities.
The film avoids the usual trend of racial uniformity found in horror movies.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks detailed LGBTQ+ stories or non-straight identities.
There is no representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story doesn't challenge traditional gender roles or social structures.

Official Synopsis

When six friends from Massachusetts travel to the jersey shore, they end up on Clinton road at a house on a lake. They're not alone, one by one they disappear, who will survive.

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