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Raven's Hollow

Name: Raven's Hollow
Director: Christopher Hatton
Released: 2022
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Christopher Hatton

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Raven's Hollow follows conventional mystery-thriller clichés, reinforcing traditional social hierarchies and institutional discipline. The film's reliance on historical character types and a localized New York setting suggests a limited approach to diversity. Without diverse ethnic or LGBTQ+ identities, the narrative remains within a narrow, traditional framework, lacking the elements needed to challenge social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raven's Hollow have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a traditional military academy without addressing LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Raven's Hollow portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a military setting that emphasizes traditional masculine hierarchies. While female cadets may exist, the film does not explicitly detail their presence or subvert gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raven's Hollow?

Limited

The film focuses on a character named after Edgar Allan Poe, suggesting a possible preference for Anglo-centric casting. There is no mention of diverse ethnic backgrounds among the cadets.

How does Raven's Hollow represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on themes of duty and discipline within the context of the West Point military academy. It does not address religious or social critiques, focusing instead on institutional values.

Does Raven's Hollow include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film uses a structured military setting to create a high-stakes mystery-horror plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The story does not challenge traditional institutional hierarchies or explore diverse cultural perspectives.
There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

West Point cadet Edgar Allan Poe and four other cadets on a training exercise in upstate New York are drawn by a gruesome discovery into a forgotten community where they find a township guarding a frightening secret.

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