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The Bermuda Triangle

Name: The Bermuda Triangle
Director: René Cardona Jr.
Released: 1978
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1978

Director

René Cardona Jr.

Runtime

112 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Bermuda Triangle (1978) is a typical genre piece that prioritizes entertainment and spectacle over social commentary. It stays within the conventional narrative structures of late-1970s adventure cinema, avoiding any deep critique or subversion of traditional hierarchies. Although the maritime setting offers a backdrop for multicultural interaction, the film does not use race or culture as tools for meaningful storytelling. Representation remains superficial, adhering to the casting and social norms of its time. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality needed to provide nuanced or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity, serving instead as a traditional example of horror-adventure clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bermuda Triangle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it feature any same-sex relationships or narratives. It follows traditional romantic and social structures typical of 1970s adventure films.

How does The Bermuda Triangle portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play supporting roles, often defined by their relationships to male characters. There is no evidence of women taking a leading role or driving the plot forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bermuda Triangle?

Fair

The Caribbean setting includes a diverse cast of passengers, but race is not a central theme. The film does not give actively leading roles to characters of color or explore multi-layered stories involving race and other identities.

How does The Bermuda Triangle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on suspenseful plot development rather than ideological critique or deconstructing Western institutions. It treats the central mystery as a supernatural event rather than a systemic issue.

Does The Bermuda Triangle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are primarily defined by their roles as travelers or investigators within the horror genre.

Present on Screen

The Caribbean setting provides a natural backdrop for a diverse cast of passengers.
The film effectively uses established genre clichés to create suspense and adventure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story, with women often relegated to secondary roles.
There is a lack of intentionality regarding racial and storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
The film fails to challenge assumptions about straight relationships or provide LGBTQ+ representation.

Official Synopsis

The passengers and crew of a boat on a summer cruise in the Caribbean stray into the famed Bermuda Triangle and mysterious things start happening.

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