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Something Doesn't Feel Right

Something Doesn't Feel Right

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Director

Fergal Costello

Runtime

10 minutes

Average Rating

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Something Doesn't Feel Right serves as a critical examination of the slasher genre. By shifting the focus to a weary antagonist, the film upends the typical hero versus monster dynamic. This structural change encourages a more nuanced exploration of systemic roles within horror. Despite its potential for diversity, the film's impact remains speculative. While the narrative structure hints at a subversion of conventional clichés, the absence of specific character or casting details hinders a concrete assessment of identity-based representation. Overall, the film occupies a middle ground. It effectively challenges established genre conventions through deconstruction, though it lacks concrete evidence of diverse casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Something Doesn't Feel Right have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film takes a neutral stance towards non-binary gender identities. There is no explicit depiction of same-sex relationships or queer characters.

How does Something Doesn't Feel Right portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by focusing on a weary, strategic villain. This portrayal introduces a more complex and multifaceted masculine character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Something Doesn't Feel Right?

Minimal

There is no information available to evaluate the racial makeup of the cast. Therefore, the presence of diverse ethnic stories cannot be confirmed.

How does Something Doesn't Feel Right represent religion and culture?

Good

By focusing on a traditionally evil character, the film delves into moral ambiguity. This shift emphasizes the character's subjective choices over rigid moral codes.

Does Something Doesn't Feel Right include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

  • The film dismantles traditional slasher clichés using a genre-defying approach.
  • Focusing on the villain's perspective alters conventional horror dynamics.
  • The narrative structure challenges established genre expectations.

Limited or Absent

  • The lack of specific character details complicates assessing identity-based representation.
  • No clear evidence exists regarding diverse racial or ethnic casting.
  • The film does not provide information on the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A weary slasher villain puts in the hours and planning necessary to pull off perfect kills until he encounters victims that don't behave quite like they should.

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