
The Requin
2022

Representation Score
Limited
2019
RDirector
Alexandre Aja
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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Crawl is a straightforward survival thriller that emphasizes immediate danger over complex identity issues. The narrative centers on the fight for survival, avoiding deeper explorations of identity. One of the film's strengths lies in its portrayal of gender. Haley is depicted as a strong, decisive leader who defies the stereotype of a vulnerable woman in distress. However, the film falls short in other areas. It focuses narrowly on a homogeneous white family and omits representation of LGBTQ+, racial, and disability-related perspectives.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines involving queer relationships.
Haley challenges traditional gender roles by showing strong leadership and tactical skills. She takes charge in dangerous situations, avoiding the stereotype of a helpless woman in distress.
The cast is primarily white, focusing on a family unit without much engagement with racial diversity or varied cultural perspectives.
The film follows typical survivalist themes without addressing broader social, religious, or political issues. The disaster setting keeps characters isolated from such influences.
There are no depictions of disabilities or neurodivergence. Physical injuries serve mainly as plot devices rather than exploring the experiences of those with disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
When a huge hurricane hits her hometown in Florida, Haley ignores evacuation orders to look for her father. After finding him badly wounded, both are trapped by the flood. With virtually no time to escape the storm, they discover that rising water levels are the least of their problems.

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