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Murder Eleven

Name: Murder Eleven
Director: Jim Klock
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2013

Director

Jim Klock

Runtime

90 minutes

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Murder Eleven functions mainly as a genre-driven exploitation film. While it avoids making women passive, it lacks the demographic inclusiveness needed for a broader progressive impact. The film effectively critiques the ineffectiveness of institutions. By depicting law enforcement as overwhelmed and unsupported, it highlights the systemic neglect of underrepresented groups, particularly those on the fringes of society. However, the film remains limited in its scope. Its reliance on a homogeneous cast and the absence of LGBTQ+ or disabled characters result in a lack of multi-layered breadth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Murder Eleven have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or narratives that explore LGBTQ+ identities. The interpersonal conflicts in the story are based on traditional relationships without addressing non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Murder Eleven portray gender?

Good

Women play a central role in navigating dangerous and violent situations. The film avoids the 'damsel in distress' stereotype, but still relies on conventional, hyper-masculine genre clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Murder Eleven?

Limited

The cast is predominantly made up of white actors, reflecting a traditional, Anglo-centric casting approach. This fails to represent the diverse population of Atlantic City.

How does Murder Eleven represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes the failure of Western institutions to protect vulnerable groups. It highlights systemic neglect by showing victims who are underrepresented in society.

Does Murder Eleven include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Characters are defined by their professional roles or status rather than by any disabilities.

Present on Screen

Avoids the 'damsel in distress' stereotype by giving women significant roles.
Highlights the failure of traditional institutions to protect vulnerable groups.
Uses female characters to drive the investigative plot and tension.

Limited or Absent

No representation or narratives involving LGBTQ+ identities.
Casting is homogeneous and does not reflect the diversity of Atlantic City.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A serial killer is loose on the streets of Atlantic City. His ten victims are prostitutes, his methods are ruthless and yet his motives are unknown. Two embattled homicide detectives, Mayfield and Jesse, are in a race against time to catch this killer. They have just a few hours to utilize all of their resources and prevent murder number eleven. But with very few leads, very little support, and luck playing against them they are in for a long night because being wrong is unforgiving and number eleven is already gone.

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