
The Barn
2016

2005
NRDirector
John Poague
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Seven teenagers travel to an old, decrepit house, the site of a horror movie set and rumored to be haunted. But when two grave robbers arrive seeking refuge from an army of the living dead, it becomes the ultimate fight for survival.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film follows a survivalist horror framework centered on teenagers and grave robbers. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy within the narrative.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on an ensemble facing external threats from the living dead. It lacks evidence of subverting traditional gender hierarchies or deconstructing power dynamics.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The ensemble consists of seven teenagers and two grave robbers. The narrative suggests a conventional approach to casting that lacks significant racial blending or high-agency characters of color.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The setting functions as a traditional horror locus rather than a tool for cultural critique. There is no indication of anti-Western or secularist themes in the production.
Disability Representation
The characters are framed entirely through the lens of physical survival and mobility. There is no mention of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or visible disabilities.
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AI Analysis
The Wickeds operates as a standard mid-2000s genre piece, prioritizing survivalist tropes over intersectional storytelling. The narrative architecture relies on established horror archetypes rather than the subversion of social hierarchies. Representation is minimal across the board. The film lacks queer-coded elements, diverse racial compositions, or any meaningful engagement with disability or cultural critique, focusing instead on the immediate threat of the living dead.

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