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976-EVIL

976-EVIL

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1988

R

Director

Robert Englund

Runtime

92 minutes

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976-EVIL follows a traditional late-80s revenge fantasy framework. It centers on a underrepresented protagonist who uses supernatural powers to disrupt the social hierarchy of his high school. While the film explores themes of empowerment for an outsider, it stays within established genre conventions. The narrative lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities or nuanced social dynamics. Themes of justice are explored through supernatural means rather than progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does 976-EVIL have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around the protagonist's experience with bullying and gaining supernatural abilities.

How does 976-EVIL portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist's journey from being a victim to becoming empowered. There is no indication of diverse female roles or challenging traditional gender power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 976-EVIL?

Minimal

The ethnic diversity of the high school setting and the cast composition are not specified. There is no evidence of actors portraying roles outside their traditional cultural backgrounds.

How does 976-EVIL represent religion and culture?

Fair

The use of demonic elements to facilitate social justice suggests a narrative that challenges conventional views of morality and authority. This approach uses situational ethics to question traditional depictions of justice.

Does 976-EVIL include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's status as an unpopular, bullied student serves as a symbol of social exclusion. However, there is no specific depiction of a diagnosed or visible disability.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of empowerment for a socially underrepresented protagonist.
  • Uses supernatural elements to disrupt established social hierarchies and peer bullying.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks multi-layered complexity or diverse identity representation.
  • Relies on clichés of social exclusion without providing specific ability to act for disabled characters.
  • Does not include diverse female roles or challenge traditional gender power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.

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