You are here:

Voodoo Cowboys

Name: Voodoo Cowboys
Director: Sean-Michael Argo
Released: 2010
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2010

NOT RATED

Director

Sean-Michael Argo

Runtime

120 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Voodoo Cowboys aims to break down the Western genre by blending it with Southern Gothic horror and addressing regional crises. Its strength lies in its potential for racial and cultural the way different parts of someone's identity overlap, particularly through its use of Hoodoo and the socio-economic implications of a post-Katrina setting. However, the film falls short in other areas of representation. Without specific details on character roles, gender dynamics, or LGBTQ+ inclusion, the narrative remains anchored to traditional masculine archetypes. Ultimately, while the premise disrupts the uniformity of the American West, the lack of diverse representation across other categories limits its overall impact.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Voodoo Cowboys have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Voodoo Cowboys portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses on 'hoodoo slingers' and 'cowboys,' roles traditionally associated with masculinity. There is no mention of female characters or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Voodoo Cowboys?

Fair

By focusing on Hoodoo traditions, the film highlights African American spiritual folklore. The post-Katrina setting emphasizes the resilience of Black communities.

How does Voodoo Cowboys represent religion and culture?

Good

The combination of Western and Southern Gothic elements challenges typical genre clichés. Using supernatural themes in a post-disaster context serves as a metaphor for broader societal issues.

Does Voodoo Cowboys include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the film's narrative.

Present on Screen

Integrates African American spiritual traditions and Hoodoo folklore into the Western genre.
Addresses regional socio-economic instability through a post-Katrina New Orleans setting.
Uses supernatural horror as a metaphor for systemic trauma and societal breakdown.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of female characters or gender-diverse perspectives.
Does not include any evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Provides no information regarding disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

A group of hoodoo slingers battle zombies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

How are these scores produced? →