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Simon Says

Name: Simon Says
Director: William Dear
Released: 2007
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2007

Director

William Dear

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Simon Says operates as a traditional slasher film that emphasizes visceral horror and physical danger over social commentary. The narrative structure relies heavily on established horror clichés, limiting opportunities for nuanced character development or exploration of diverse identities. The film reinforces traditional social hierarchies and standard horror archetypes. By focusing almost entirely on the immediate threat posed by antagonists, the story avoids engaging with complex identity issues or progressive social frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Simon Says have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The main characters are part of a typical college student group without exploring diverse sexualities or genders.

How does Simon Says portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play key roles in the survival story but mostly fit into traditional horror stereotypes focused on vulnerability. The film sticks to these conventional roles without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Simon Says?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and follows a homogenous pattern typical of mid-2000s independent horror films. There is no indication of significant roles for minority characters or actors of diverse backgrounds.

How does Simon Says represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within a typical Western framework emphasizing individual survival. It avoids critiquing religion, capitalism, or Western institutions, focusing instead on the predator-victim dynamic.

Does Simon Says include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters' physical or psychological struggles mainly serve to increase tension in the plot. There is no portrayal of disability through a lens of empowerment.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established horror clichés to create suspense and physical danger for its main characters.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality in representing diverse identities, relying on homogeneous casting and traditional gender roles.
The film misses opportunities to challenge standard horror archetypes or give more ability to act to characters beyond the victim-predator binary.

Official Synopsis

Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.

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