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Butcher the Bakers

Butcher the Bakers

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

Not Rated

Director

Tyler Amm

Runtime

94 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Butcher the Bakers primarily serves as a blend of comedy and horror, focusing on the chaos caused by a grim reaper in a small town. The film challenges traditional notions of hard work through its main characters but does not delve deeply into issues of identity. Instead, it centers on existential dread and genre clichés. The work does not engage with progressive identity politics or systemic critiques, maintaining a narrow focus on the story’s core themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Butcher the Bakers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that explore non-traditional gender identities.

How does Butcher the Bakers portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two male protagonists, Sam and Martin, who are portrayed as slackers rather than traditional leaders. However, there are no prominent female characters or narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Butcher the Bakers?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast or the town. There is no indication of diverse ethnic representation.

How does Butcher the Bakers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral ambiguity through a grim reaper character and protagonists who live on the outskirts of society. It emphasizes situational ethics over institutional norms.

Does Butcher the Bakers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The slacker protagonists challenge traditional archetypes of industriousness and societal contribution.
  • The unpredictable antagonist disrupts traditional community stability.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks strong female characters and diverse gender representation.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or racial diversity.
  • The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Recently fired, a grim reaper with anger issues terrorizes a small town, killing and collecting souls for a purpose only he knows. Sam and Martin, slackers who work at the local bakery, are hired by a mysterious stranger to stop him from killing again. Now they are the only ones who can take out Death before it's too late, but these idiots have no idea what they've walked into.

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