
Troublesome Night
1997

Representation Score
Limited
1996
Director
Joe Ma Wai-Ho, Cash Chin Man-Kei, Raymond Yip Wai-Man
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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This horror-comedy anthology primarily serves as a commercial genre film. It uses a framing device of a secret society dinner to deliver three distinct stories, prioritizing entertainment over social critique. The film provides regional ethnic representation due to its Hong Kong origins and East Asian cast. However, it lacks the narrative structure needed to address diverse identities or progressive issues. Ultimately, the work adheres to traditional genre clichés and does not challenge social hierarchies or offer significant representation for underrepresented groups.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or challenge the idea that everyone is straight. It follows the typical assumptions found in mid-90s genre films.
While the investigative reporter role could provide opportunities for women to take control, the film does not show any effort to challenge traditional gender roles. The representation remains limited.
As a Hong Kong production, the film features a predominantly East Asian cast. This provides regional ethnic representation, though it does not blend different cultures as a main theme.
The anthology format focuses on folklore and supernatural traditions through the 'Strange and Unbelievable Experiences Society.' It relies on traditional storytelling without questioning institutional power.
There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
An investigative reporter has been invited to an exclusive annual dinner of the "Strange and Unbelievable Experiences Society," where three stories are told in the framing device of this horror anthology.

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