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Moon of the Wolf

Name: Moon of the Wolf
Director: Daniel Petrie
Released: 1972
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1972

Not Rated

Director

Daniel Petrie

Runtime

75 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Moon of the Wolf is a traditional genre film set in the socio-cultural context of 1972. While it avoids progressive breadth, it offers a nuanced look at gender through its central female protagonist. The film's strength lies in its thematic critique of superstition and mob violence. However, the production is limited by a lack of demographic diversity. The casting is largely homogeneous, and there is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or characters with disabilities. The film remains a product of its era, adhering to established genre conventions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Moon of the Wolf have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or themes related to LGBTQ+ identities. The social structures shown are strictly conventional for the time period.

How does Moon of the Wolf portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female protagonist who is given complexity and ability to act. However, she is also scrutinized by patriarchal authority figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Moon of the Wolf?

Minimal

The casting is primarily homogeneous, reflecting the rural setting's demographics. There is no significant racial or ethnic diversity in the cast.

How does Moon of the Wolf represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the tension between rational thinking and religious superstition. It criticizes mob mentality and the dangers of communal vigilante actions within traditional village settings.

Does Moon of the Wolf include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities used as central narrative drivers or portrayed with specific ability to act.

Present on Screen

The central female protagonist is given complexity and ability to act, challenging passive horror clichés.
The film provides a thoughtful critique of religious superstition and the dangers of communal vigilantism.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous casting approach.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The female lead's ability to act is often framed through the lens of patriarchal scrutiny.

Official Synopsis

After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.

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