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The Leprechaun's Game

Name: The Leprechaun's Game
Director: Louisa Warren
Released: 2020
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2020

TV-MA

Director

Louisa Warren

Runtime

80 minutes

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The film successfully creates a multi-ethnic ensemble, moving away from the typical Anglo-Saxon focus found in Western horror. This intentional casting provides a more inclusive visual experience. However, the narrative remains tied to established genre clichés. While the cast is diverse, the story does not challenge traditional social structures. Ultimately, the film offers a moderate level of representation, balancing meaningful racial diversity with conventional thriller archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Leprechaun's Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows a traditional horror structure with conventional character types.

How does The Leprechaun's Game portray gender?

Fair

The film features a balanced mix of male and female actors. However, the story does not subvert traditional gender hierarchies or power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Leprechaun's Game?

Good

The film includes a multi-ethnic cast, which adds diversity to the visual landscape. Casting choices like Bao Tieu and Faith Kiggundu help break the traditional homogeneity of Western horror.

How does The Leprechaun's Game represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot delves into themes of class tension and the commercialization of folklore. The antagonist's wealth suggests a possible critique of institutional greed and exploitation.

Does The Leprechaun's Game include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film features a multi-ethnic cast that breaks traditional horror homogeneity.
Casting choices show a high degree of racial intentionality.
The narrative setup allows for potential critiques of class tension and institutional greed.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The story relies on conventional archetypes rather than challenging traditional power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

After a bunch of thieves are sent out to hunt for urban legends by a wealthy man intending to open a museum full of mythical creatures. Soon, the thieves will learn the legend of a Leprechaun.

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