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Rattled

Name: Rattled
Director: Tony Randel
Released: 1996
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1996

PG-13

Director

Tony Randel

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rattled functions as a typical mid-90s survival horror film. Its narrative structure emphasizes monster movie clichés and traditional family dynamics over exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film sticks to a standard approach, focusing on a single family unit in Eden Valley. This setup reinforces traditional social structures and Western archetypes without challenging them. Ultimately, the film does not aim to disrupt conventional social expectations, serving instead as a straightforward man-versus-nature thriller.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rattled have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include non-cisgender gender identities or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight. It follows traditional character types common in mid-90s monster movies.

How does Rattled portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on well-established gender roles, often focusing on male protection or female vulnerability. Women do not challenge male leadership in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rattled?

Limited

The film focuses on a single, isolated family, suggesting a lack of diversity. It centers on a typical Western family without much racial diversity.

How does Rattled represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes the nuclear family as a unified unit through a survival scenario. It aligns with classic Western themes of man versus nature.

Does Rattled include disability representation?

Minimal

Physical injuries occur in stressful situations, but there are no characters with permanent disabilities who play a significant role in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused survivalist storyline centered around a cohesive family unit.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of non-cisgender identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies without challenging established roles.
There is no meaningful portrayal of characters with permanent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A horde of rattlesnakes inexplicably descends into Eden Valley, terrorizing an isolated family and forcing them to fight for their lives.

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