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The Last Video Store

The Last Video Store

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2023

Director

Tim Rutherford, Cody Kennedy

Runtime

79 minutes

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The film emphasizes genre-driven supernatural elements and meta-commentary over diverse representation. While the presence of a strong female lead offers a departure from traditional horror clichés, the narrative remains focused on the mechanics of a cursed tape and cinematic villains. There is a notable absence of verifiable data regarding racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, and disability representation, suggesting a traditional approach to the horror-comedy genre that prioritizes plot over character diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Video Store have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses on supernatural elements rather than queer-coded storylines or romantic plots.

How does The Last Video Store portray gender?

Fair

A young woman serves as the main character and drives the plot forward. This shifts away from typical male-dominated horror stories by putting a strong female lead at the center.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Video Store?

Limited

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative focuses on genre elements rather than specific character backgrounds.

How does The Last Video Store represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting of a dying video store touches on themes of media obsolescence. The film explores the consumption of past cinematic villains through a meta-cinematic lens.

Does The Last Video Store include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film challenges traditional horror clichés by centering a female protagonist as the primary driver of the narrative.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks verifiable representation regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
  • There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the story.

Official Synopsis

A young woman who is unknowingly in possession of a legendary "cursed tape" takes a collection of old video tapes to a video store. She and the store owner re-awake its curse, which leads to the release of a raft of cinematic villains.

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