The Lesser Evil
1998
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Stricken
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
1998
RDirector
Paul Chilsen
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Stricken operates as a conventional thriller about a group of college friends dealing with the aftermath of a prank gone wrong. The narrative emphasizes the mechanics of a tragic event and the struggle for accountability over exploring identity. The film adheres to storytelling conventions common in late-1990s independent cinema. It does not intentionally challenge social hierarchies or provide multi-layered narrative depth, focusing instead on the immediate moral and legal consequences of the characters' actions. Overall, the work serves as a standard genre piece, providing a neutral baseline for representation without much diversity in social perspectives.
Category Breakdown
Does Stricken have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. It seems to follow traditional heterosexual norms typical of its time.
How does Stricken portray gender?
The cast includes performers like Judy Greer, but the story focuses on collective responsibility rather than challenging gender hierarchies or masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Stricken?
The cast does not feature a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. It follows standard casting practices for late-90s American college dramas.
How does Stricken represent religion and culture?
The story centers on personal accountability and situational ethics after a social transgression. It does not offer any systemic critique or anti-Western perspective.
Does Stricken include disability representation?
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Includes notable female performers like Judy Greer in the ensemble cast.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent non-cisgender gender identities or queer themes.
- Does not show significant racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural perspectives.
Official Synopsis
In their final semester of school, a group of six college friends get together to pull the ultimate prank on a fellow classmate. The joke goes awry, resulting in a series of tragic events. Can they explain their way out of this one?
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