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Dementia 13

Name: Dementia 13
Director: Richard LeMay
Released: 2017
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Unrated

Director

Richard LeMay

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dementia 13 functions as a traditional genre exercise, prioritizing suspense and established horror conventions over challenging social hierarchies. The film follows the structure of its predecessor without disrupting social hierarchies or integrating diverse identities. The narrative architecture relies on a family-centric setting and supernatural clichés, favoring homogeneous depictions and conventional social structures. Ultimately, the film lacks a documented history of narrative subversion, remaining rooted in classical horror frameworks that do not actively challenge systemic power dynamics or Western values.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dementia 13 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows traditional horror clichés centered around conventional social structures.

How does Dementia 13 portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a family with secrets but does not challenge traditional gender roles. It relies on standard genre archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dementia 13?

Limited

There is no indication of a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The domestic setting suggests a homogeneous depiction typical of the genre.

How does Dementia 13 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on vengeance and supernatural elements without deconstructing Western institutions. There is no evidence of anti-capitalist or secularist themes.

Does Dementia 13 include disability representation?

Limited

While the title references dementia, it is unclear if the condition is handled with real ability to act. It may simply serve as a horror plot device.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to established horror structures and classical genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.
The depiction of cognitive health may rely on clichés rather than nuanced ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A vengeful ghost, a mysterious killer, and a family where everyone has a secret converge in one night of terror in this remake of Francis Ford Coppola's first feature film.

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