Hound of the Baskervilles
1971
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Representation Score
2.4/10
Limited
1983
PG-13Director
Douglas Hickox
Runtime
100 minutes
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This adaptation functions as a conventional period piece that prioritizes historical accuracy over challenging social norms. It reinforces the socioeconomic and gendered norms of the Victorian era through its casting and narrative structure. The film presents a world defined by a monolithic Anglo-Saxon demographic and male-dominated intellectual ability to act, without offering diverse perspectives.
Category Breakdown
Does The Hound of the Baskervilles have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film strictly follows Victorian social norms where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.
How does The Hound of the Baskervilles portray gender?
Male characters like Holmes and Watson hold the investigative roles, while female characters play minor roles, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The cast is predominantly Anglo-Saxon, lacking non-white characters with significant roles. This presents a culturally uniform view of the British upper class.
How does The Hound of the Baskervilles represent religion and culture?
The story emphasizes Western values of class and inheritance, framing conflicts between rationalism and superstition without questioning established social orders.
Does The Hound of the Baskervilles include disability representation?
The story centers on psychological terror rather than disabilities. There is no significant representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities as key elements of the plot.
Present on Screen
- Maintains high historical fidelity to the Victorian setting and source material.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in casting and character roles.
- Reinforces patriarchal structures by sidelining female characters.
- Provides no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
Official Synopsis
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
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