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Sloven

Name: Sloven
Director: Marc Cartwright
Released: 2015
Duration: 7 min

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Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2015

Director

Marc Cartwright

Runtime

7 minutes

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Sloven functions as a standard genre piece that adheres to traditional horror clichés. The narrative focuses on domestic disorder and tension between roommates rather than exploring complex social identities. The film lacks intentionality regarding progressive representation and does not actively engage in the deconstruction of cultural hierarchies or systemic power dynamics, resulting in a narrow demographic scope. Overall, the production follows conventional casting and storytelling norms, offering little in the way of diverse character representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sloven have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It follows a traditional horror structure that does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Sloven portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a domestic tension between roommates. There is no indication of women playing a significant role in driving the story or subverting traditional masculine leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sloven?

Limited

The cast does not show signs of diverse ethnic representation. There is no evidence of actors from different backgrounds being cast in roles traditionally expected to be filled by Anglo-Saxon actors.

How does Sloven represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting appears localized and traditional. The story prioritizes genre tension over themes that would critique Western or institutional power structures.

Does Sloven include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear focus on genre-specific storytelling and tension.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse casting and non-Anglo-Saxon representation.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story does not explore disability or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A man comes home to find his untidy roommate has left the house particularly messy. Or has something unearthly created the disorder?

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