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Coulrophobia

Coulrophobia

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

Lee Bibby, Warren Speed

Runtime

85 minutes

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Coulrophobia functions mainly as a traditional survival horror movie. It relies heavily on established genre conventions rather than challenging systemic social hierarchies or providing depth in multiple aspects of identity. While the inclusion of a Roller Derby group introduces a minor shift in gendered archetypes, the film remains largely traditional. The absence of visible LGBTQ+, racial, or disability diversity keeps the production within a narrow, conventional framework. Ultimately, the film prioritizes situational survival and genre clichés over meaningful cultural or social subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coulrophobia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't provide any information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The story focuses solely on the conflict between circus performers and campers.

How does Coulrophobia portray gender?

Fair

A group of Roller Derby girls introduces a break from typical male-dominated survival scenarios. However, these characters often serve as traditional horror archetypes or targets for the antagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coulrophobia?

Limited

The setting in the remote Scottish Highlands implies a predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon cast. There is no indication of a racially diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Coulrophobia represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a dysfunctional circus family cliché commonly found in horror. It does not offer a deeper look into social structures or religious morality.

Does Coulrophobia include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The inclusion of a Roller Derby group offers a slight departure from typical male-centric survival narratives.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentionality in representing diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.
  • The narrative centers on a homogeneous demographic, lacking racial or ethnic complexity.
  • There is no visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An on-the-run twisted family of circus performers live in the remote Scottish highlands, miles away from civilisation. When a team of Roller Derby girls go camping just a bit too close to them all hell breaks loose.

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