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The Dyatlov Pass Incident

Name: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Director: Renny Harlin
Released: 2013
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2013

Director

Renny Harlin

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film emphasizes atmosphere and mystery over exploring diverse identities or social issues. It sticks to traditional genre conventions and established clichés, avoiding complex storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The cast is predominantly Western, reflecting standard casting practices for thrillers. The lack of diversity includes the absence of LGBTQ+ identities, racial variety, and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Dyatlov Pass Incident have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a survival-based thriller framework. It does not include narratives or characters that explore non-traditional gender identities or queer themes.

How does The Dyatlov Pass Incident portray gender?

Fair

The story features a mix of male and female characters but focuses on survivalist themes rather than challenging traditional gender roles or leadership structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Dyatlov Pass Incident?

Limited

The cast is primarily made up of Western/American actors. The film does not use casting techniques that disrupt traditional racial stereotypes.

How does The Dyatlov Pass Incident represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around a typical supernatural mystery. It does not explicitly critique Western institutions or ideologies like communism or religion.

Does The Dyatlov Pass Incident include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story focuses on environmental and psychological challenges rather than physical or mental disabilities.

Present on Screen

Includes a mix of male and female characters.
Provides basic gender representation through its cast.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
Features a primarily Western/American cast with limited racial diversity.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Avoids engaging with diverse cultural or ideological frameworks.

Official Synopsis

In February of 1959, nine Russian hikers ventured into a remote area of the Ural Mountains. Two weeks later, all of them were found dead. What happened is a mystery that has baffled investigators and researchers for decades. It has become known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. When five ambitious American college students are issued a grant to return to the site of the original events, they gear up with the belief that they can uncover and document the truth of what happened to the supposedly experienced hikers. But what they find is more shocking than anything they could have imagined. Retracing the steps of the Russians' ill-fated journey, the students are plagued by strange and increasingly terrifying phenomena that suggest that in spite of the desolate surroundings, they are not alone. The forces at work in the Dyatlov Pass Incident have been waiting for them.

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