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The Hatred

Name: The Hatred
Director: Michael G. Kehoe
Released: 2017
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2017

Director

Michael G. Kehoe

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Hatred operates as a conventional horror thriller that emphasizes women's ability to drive the story through its central ensemble. While it avoids traditional male-dominated narratives, the film lacks the multi-layered depth required for a higher score. The production follows standard genre structures, using a homogeneous cast and a localized setting. This approach favors traditional formulas over diverse representation or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film offers a platform for women in a survival context but fails to challenge broader social or cultural norms through its casting or narrative themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hatred have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer identities.

How does The Hatred portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female-led ensemble, avoiding typical male-dominated narratives. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies or adheres to conventional genre norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hatred?

Limited

The cast seems to follow traditional, homogeneous casting patterns without showing diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does The Hatred represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story revolves around localized folklore or historical trauma tied to a specific location. It does not offer broader critiques of Western institutions or diverse cultural perspectives.

Does The Hatred include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The narrative ability to act is centered on a female-led ensemble.
Women play key roles in survival and plot progression.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of queer identities.
The casting appears homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity or systemic social critique.

Official Synopsis

Four young women travel to their college professor's new country home for a weekend getaway, only to discover that the house has a malevolent past.

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