New Showbiz

You are here:
Perkins' 14

Perkins' 14

2009

R

Director

Craig Singer

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Ronald Perkins builds an army of 14 people brainwashed through cult-like methods to protect him from his parents' killers. When Perkins is imprisoned, the police unwittingly unleash his followers on a small town and they've only got one thing on their mind: "Kill for Mr. Perkins."

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.0/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The plot focuses on a cult-driven vengeance narrative that relies on traditional character archetypes.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on Ronald Perkins, a male figure of authority who drives the plot. There is no indication of subverting gender hierarchies or exploring diverse gender dynamics.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. It appears to follow conventional casting patterns typical of low-budget genre thrillers.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

While the film explores cultism and social breakdown, it focuses on personal vendettas rather than systemic critiques. The chaos is framed as psychological manipulation rather than social rebellion.

Disability Representation

Limited

There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being portrayed with agency. The film's focus on brainwashing leaves the nuance of neurodivergence or mental health unaddressed.

Strengths

  • The film provides a focused exploration of cultism and the breakdown of communal social order.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is no evidence of nuanced portrayals of disability or neurodivergence.
  • The plot relies on a singular male authority figure rather than diverse leadership dynamics.

AI Analysis

Perkins' 14 operates as a standard genre thriller, prioritizing a revenge-driven plot over social complexity. The narrative is built around a singular, male authority figure, which limits the scope for diverse perspectives or the deconstruction of traditional power structures. The film lacks specific representation across most identity categories. It relies on archetypal dynamics and psychological manipulation rather than exploring intersectional identities or systemic social critiques. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional horror piece that does not seek to challenge or expand upon conventional social hierarchies.

How are these scores produced? →

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Dangerous Game

Dangerous Game

1988

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.0 out of 10

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.