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Pilgrim

Name: Pilgrim
Director: Marcus Dunstan
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Marcus Dunstan

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pilgrim functions mainly as a traditional horror thriller focused on domestic disruption. The plot leverages a familiar Western holiday to create tension, emphasizing genre-standard scares over social or multi-layered issues. While the film introduces themes of privilege and social status, these elements are tied to the horror conflict rather than a deeper critique of identity. The narrative structure favors the 'outsider invading the home' cliché over nuanced character diversity. Overall, the film lacks verifiable evidence of diverse casting or identity-driven storylines, positioning itself within a conventional genre framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pilgrim have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. There is no evidence of queer representation in the story.

How does Pilgrim portray gender?

Limited

Ms. Anna Barker is a central female character who drives the plot. However, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pilgrim?

Fair

The story revolves around Pilgrim reenactors, tying it to colonial history. The specific racial makeup of the cast remains unknown.

How does Pilgrim represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses Thanksgiving as a setting for horror. It may critique Western traditions of gratitude but sticks to typical genre clichés.

Does Pilgrim include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The central female character has significant control over the narrative

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ and disabled communities
The narrative relies on traditional Western holiday clichés without exploring broader cultural intersections
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender or racial hierarchies

Official Synopsis

In an attempt to remind her family of their privilege and help them bond, Ms. Anna Barker invites Pilgrim reenactors to stay with them over Thanksgiving. When the “actors” refuse to break character, the Barker family learns that there is such a thing as too much gratitude.

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