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The Wickeds

The Wickeds

2005

NR

Director

John Poague

Runtime

86 minutes

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Synopsis

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.

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Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

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

Fair

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

Limited

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

Limited

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

Minimal

The characters are framed entirely through the lens of physical survival and mobility. There is no mention of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or visible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The film adheres to established horror genre conventions of its era.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks intentionality regarding intersectional identities.
  • There is a notable absence of racial diversity and disability representation.
  • The film fails to engage with or critique systemic social hierarchies.

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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