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Return of the Scarecrow

Name: Return of the Scarecrow
Director: Walter Lodes III
Released: 2018
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2018

Director

Walter Lodes III

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Return of the Scarecrow operates as a conventional genre piece that relies heavily on established horror-comedy clichés. It lacks the intentional narrative structure needed to challenge social hierarchies or promote diverse representation. The film's casting and thematic focus align with standard industry patterns. There is a notable absence of efforts to include diverse racial and ethnic identities. Ultimately, while the film avoids harmful stereotypes, it offers very little in the way of diverse or inclusive character development.

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Category Breakdown

Does Return of the Scarecrow have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. Its horror-comedy plot follows a traditional storyline without challenging the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Return of the Scarecrow portray gender?

Fair

The film features female performers such as Mariea Luisa Macavei, but it doesn't challenge gender hierarchies. The supernatural antagonist drives the story instead of the human characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Return of the Scarecrow?

Limited

The cast does not represent a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. There is no indication of race-bent casting or efforts to include diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Return of the Scarecrow represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows typical horror themes without critiquing Western institutions or social norms. It stays within a conventional framework of good versus evil.

Does Return of the Scarecrow include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative also doesn't address neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

The film avoids harmful stereotypes within its horror-comedy framework.

Limited or Absent

The production lacks intentional narrative efforts to include diverse racial and ethnic identities.
There is a missed opportunity to provide representation for LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The film does not feature characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or provide diverse character's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

An evil scarecrow slumbers until its evil cannot be retained.

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