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The 13th Friday

The 13th Friday

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Tristan Price

Runtime

95 minutes

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The film employs a diverse cast to create a group of thrill-seeking friends, moving away from the homogeneity often seen in older horror franchises. However, the narrative remains within the boundaries of conventional genre clichés, lacking the depth to challenge systemic power dynamics. While the film successfully diversifies the cast, it stays within the confines of standard slasher movie expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 13th Friday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no characters or themes related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities in the film.

How does The 13th Friday portray gender?

Fair

The film features a strong female presence in the main cast, but it is unclear if these characters have significant roles or challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 13th Friday?

Good

The cast includes a diverse mix of actors from various backgrounds, such as Khu and David E. Cazares, which moves the film away from the homogeneous casting typical of older horror franchises.

How does The 13th Friday represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story adheres to standard horror clichés involving historical trauma and past violence, without any specific secularist or anti-institutional frameworks.

Does The 13th Friday include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a strong female presence in the main cast.
  • The cast includes a diverse mix of actors from various backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or disabled characters.
  • The narrative stays within traditional genre boundaries without challenging systemic power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Thrill seeking friends return to the place of the most terrifying killer.

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