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Double Date

Name: Double Date
Director: Benjamin Barfoot
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2017

Not Rated

Director

Benjamin Barfoot

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Double Date functions as a conventional horror-comedy that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The plot revolves around a male protagonist's journey to prove his masculinity, a theme grounded in traditional masculine anxieties. While the film gives female characters a predatory edge, this portrayal serves the horror elements rather than offering a progressive critique of gender roles. The narrative remains anchored in assumptions about straight and cisgender identities. Ultimately, the film prioritizes genre-driven tension over complex explorations of social and gendered identities. It presents a narrow view of these themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Date have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional sexual dynamics.

How does Double Date portray gender?

Limited

Male characters follow traditional masculine archetypes, while female characters are portrayed as predatory and exert influence through a horror lens.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Date?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial ability to act can be made.

How does Double Date represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within a typical Western social framework centered on individual pleasure and adheres to traditional genre conventions.

Does Double Date include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergence or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional power dynamics by giving female characters a predatory edge in a horror context.
It effectively uses well-known genre archetypes to create tension and humor.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional masculine and heterosexual clichés, limiting exploration of diverse identities.
The film lacks complexity in addressing multi-layered issues, focusing instead on narrow gendered dichotomies.
There is no representation of racial, ethnic, or disability-related identities.

Official Synopsis

Meet innocent Jim, terrified of girls, and on a reluctant quest to prove his manhood the night before he turns 30. He and his cocky friend Alex think they’ve hit the jackpot when they meet the beautiful siblings Kitty and Lulu, who seem up for anything on a wild party-fuelled night. But little do they know that the femmes fatales want to make Jim lose much more than just his virginity… Getting laid has never been so bloody difficult.

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