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Claw

Name: Claw
Director: David Palmieri
Released: 2017
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2017

Director

David Palmieri

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Claw is a conventional horror movie that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative follows a standard slasher structure involving friends encountering serial killers in a remote setting, offering little in the way of social commentary. The film lacks complexity in representing different aspects of identity. It does not provide ability to act for underrepresented groups. The creative approach is traditional, without attempting to deconstruct traditional social hierarchies or provide diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Claw have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Claw portray gender?

Limited

The story follows traditional horror clichés involving a group of friends in a vulnerable setting. It does not challenge typical gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Claw?

Limited

The focus on a move from New York to an upstate town suggests a lack of racial diversity. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast.

How does Claw represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a standard Western slasher framework. It does not critique institutions or challenge traditional social and moral structures.

Does Claw include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergent representation is also absent from the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to established horror genre expectations, providing a familiar experience for fans of the slasher subgenre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity in representing different aspects of identity and fails to provide representation for LGBTQ+, racial, or disabled communities.
The film relies on traditional clichés rather than subverting gender roles or challenging conventional social structures.

Official Synopsis

Three friends decide to get out of New York for a weekend break, only to find out that the sleepy up-state town of Swamp Hollow is really the hunting ground of serial killers.

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