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Night Terror

Name: Night Terror
Director: E.W. Swackhamer
Released: 1977
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1977

Not Rated

Director

E.W. Swackhamer

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Night Terror is a suspense thriller that follows the conventions of the late 1970s. The narrative centers on a single protagonist facing life-threatening danger, limiting opportunities for complex identity exploration. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity and focuses on traditional suspense formulas. It prioritizes genre clichés over challenging social hierarchies or systemic issues. Overall, the production reflects the era's cinematic limitations, providing a standard thriller experience without significant representation of diverse identities or cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night Terror have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It also does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Night Terror portray gender?

Limited

The main character is portrayed in a traditional domestic role as a housewife. She plays a significant role in driving the story through her survival efforts, but the film still relies on conventional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night Terror?

Minimal

The cast is homogenous, suggesting a lack of diverse representation. There is no indication of a multicultural or racially diverse ensemble.

How does Night Terror represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes individual survival and does not question Western institutions. It leans heavily on suspense clichés rather than exploring moral relativism or secular themes.

Does Night Terror include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The protagonist actively drives the story through her survival efforts.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional gender stereotypes and domestic roles.
The narrative lacks a diverse ensemble or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional social or institutional hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A housewife flees from a policeman's killer on the road between Phoenix and Denver.

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