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The Contractor

Name: The Contractor
Director: Sean Olson
Released: 2013
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2013

PG-13

Director

Sean Olson

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Contractor operates as a conventional domestic thriller that prioritizes traditional family dynamics. While it offers some ethnic variety through the character of Javier, the narrative largely reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film relies on standard suspense clichés and mainstream storytelling formulas. It lacks the depth necessary to move beyond a baseline of representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Contractor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family consisting of a husband, wife, and daughter. There is no evidence of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Contractor portray gender?

Fair

Elizabeth Chase is an active protagonist who defends her family. However, the story remains rooted in traditional gender roles centered around domestic life and professional stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Contractor?

Fair

The character Javier introduces ethnic diversity to the cast. While his specific background is not detailed, his presence provides a baseline of non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does The Contractor represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on Western middle-class values, such as home maintenance and charity events. It prioritizes the protection of the domestic space over cultural critique.

Does The Contractor include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned or implied within the character descriptions provided.

Present on Screen

Elizabeth actively protects her family, demonstrating a leading role in the story.
Javier's presence adds ethnic diversity to the cast.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles without exploring diverse gender identities.
The story lacks complex character development beyond traditional middle-class social roles.
There is no representation of disability or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Elizabeth Chase is busy remodeling her new home with her lawyer husband, Paul and daughter, McKenzie. To make sure it's finished before a charity event they're hosting, the couple hire a contractor, Javier, to help. However Elizabeth starts to grow suspicious of Javier and learns that he'd targeted the family all along. Now, to save her family, Elizabeth will have to take matters into her own hands.

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