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The Hike

Name: The Hike
Director: Rupert Bryan
Released: 2011
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2011

TV-MA

Director

Rupert Bryan

Runtime

83 minutes

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The film presents a fresh perspective on the survival horror genre by focusing on a female protagonist with military experience. Her background and psychological depth challenge typical gender stereotypes. However, the film lacks broader diversity in representation. The narrative remains narrowly focused, raising questions about racial, cultural, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. While the strong women's ability to drive the story is a notable strength, the absence of diverse demographic representation limits the film's overall diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hike have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit mention of queer characters or non-straight relationships. There is no verified evidence of queer identity within the story.

How does The Hike portray gender?

Fair

The film features Kate, a female war veteran, who demonstrates tactical competence and challenges traditional gender roles. The story highlights women's ability to drive the story through women working together to survive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hike?

Limited

The racial and ethnic makeup of the cast is not specified. The plot centers on survival scenarios without providing information on non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does The Hike represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores conflicts between modern travelers and those living off the grid. However, it does not offer a clear critique of specific cultural institutions or traditions.

Does The Hike include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story does not address neurodivergent or chronically ill individuals.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist's military background challenges traditional gender roles and provides tactical expertise.
The narrative emphasizes women working together to navigate survival scenarios.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There is insufficient evidence regarding racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity within the cast.
The story does not address disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Kate returns from war and goes on a camping trip with her friends. They come across strange people living off the land and befriend a group of rock climbers. After their friend goes missing, the women team up with the climbers to survive their hike.

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