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The Stylist

The Stylist

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2020

Unrated

Director

Jill Gevargizian

Runtime

105 minutes

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The film serves as a psychological character study that dismantles traditional social norms. It successfully challenges gendered expectations by presenting a powerful female protagonist with destructive autonomy, moving away from conventional domestic roles. However, the film lacks significant diversity in its cast, focusing narrowly on the psychological interplay between two women. Additionally, the reliance on mental instability as a plot driver risks oversimplifying the complexities of neurodivergence.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Stylist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a passionate and obsessive relationship between two women. Though their romantic orientation is not explicitly stated, the underlying themes suggest a challenge to traditional heterosexual relationships through the tension between the characters.

How does The Stylist portray gender?

Good

Claire is depicted as a strong and predatory figure rather than a nurturing one. This portrayal shifts the focus from typical masculine dominance to volatile power dynamics among women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Stylist?

Limited

The story primarily revolves around the interactions between two main characters. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does The Stylist represent religion and culture?

Good

The film uses a traditional Western wedding as a trigger for psychological turmoil. This highlights a critique of the performative nature of such events.

Does The Stylist include disability representation?

Fair

The plot delves into mental instability and the loss of sanity. However, these elements might be used more as a horror device than a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting a powerful female protagonist.
  • Explores intricate and unconventional interpersonal relationships.
  • Critiques traditional Western milestones like weddings.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from more diverse racial and ethnic representation.
  • Avoids reducing mental health issues to mere stylistic devices.
  • Expands the narrative scope to include broader cultural and social diversity.

Official Synopsis

Claire is a lonely hairstylist who secretly murders and scalps her clients. When Olivia makes the well-intentioned mistake of asking Claire to style her hair for her wedding, she becomes dangerously obsessed, and her sanity starts to slip away with bloody consequences.

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