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Trickster

Name: Trickster
Director: Jamie Paolinetti
Released: 2018
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Jamie Paolinetti

Runtime

79 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trickster operates as a standard independent psychological thriller. Its narrative structure prioritizes genre clichés and the internal struggle of lucid dreaming over sociopolitical deconstruction or systemic subversion. The production lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation. While it avoids actively promoting harmful hierarchies, it fails to engage with diverse identities or challenge established social power dynamics. Ultimately, the film is a character-driven genre piece focused on individual reality distortion rather than a broader exploration of cultural or social diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trickster have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses on the psychological mechanics of lucid dreaming rather than exploring queer identity.

How does Trickster portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes a balanced mix of male and female performers. However, the narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trickster?

Fair

The cast does not indicate a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The production follows a standard casting approach without prioritizing diverse backgrounds or color-blind strategies.

How does Trickster represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes center on metaphysical concepts and the blurring of dream and reality. There is no evidence that the film critiques Western institutions, religion, or capitalism.

Does Trickster include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not portray neurodivergence through a lens of real power.

Present on Screen

The cast features a balanced mix of male and female performers.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentionality in pursuing diverse or color-blind casting strategies.
There is no evidence of narratives designed to challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.
The production does not include representation for characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Lucid Dreaming forces the dreamer's dreamworld to merge with his waking one. But at what cost to the dreamer's grasp on reality? Dreams are doorways, but what are they really for? And, if you feel you must know, beware the TRICKSTER.

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