Cold Prey II
2008
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Representation score: 3.7 out of 10
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Cold Prey
Representation Score
1.6/10
Minimal
2006
Not RatedDirector
Roar Uthaug
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Cold Prey is a traditional survival horror film that emphasizes atmospheric tension and genre mechanics over social commentary. The narrative sticks closely to established slasher conventions, focusing on the immediate threat to a group of friends in the Norwegian mountains. The film reflects a highly homogeneous social landscape, lacking in diverse representation. While the characters take charge in their struggle for survival, the film does not attempt to challenge traditional social hierarchies or introduce diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
Does Cold Prey have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.
How does Cold Prey portray gender?
Female characters play a key role in the survival narrative but the film relies on typical slasher movie clichés rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Cold Prey?
The cast is primarily white and ethnically uniform, reflecting the specific cultural context of the Norwegian setting.
How does Cold Prey represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on individual survival and does not engage with religious or cultural institutions or broader societal critiques.
Does Cold Prey include disability representation?
A broken leg is used as a plot device to create isolation and tension, rather than exploring disability in a meaningful way.
Present on Screen
- Female characters play a central role in the survival narrative.
- The film maintains a strong focus on technical proficiency within the thriller genre.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a very homogeneous cast.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
- Disability is used as a plot device for creating tension rather than meaningful representation.
Official Synopsis
When one of them breaks a leg, five friends snowboarding in the Norwegian mountains take shelter in an abandoned ski lodge and soon realize they’re not alone.
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