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Slasher Party

Slasher Party

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2019

Director

Tony Villalobos

Runtime

80 minutes

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Slasher Party functions primarily as a genre-driven survival narrative centered on social media influencers. While the casting suggests a degree of contemporary ethnic diversity consistent with a modern Hollywood setting, the film does not prioritize disrupting traditional social hierarchies. The production leans heavily into established slasher clichés, prioritizing visceral thrills over complex social commentary. This focus results in a lack of intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or systemic subversion. Ultimately, the film operates within a standard consumerist framework, mirroring the superficiality of the celebrity culture it depicts rather than challenging it.

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Category Breakdown

Does Slasher Party have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows a traditional ensemble structure typical of the slasher genre, focusing on straight relationships.

How does Slasher Party portray gender?

Fair

While the cast includes several women, the slasher genre often positions female characters as targets rather than active participants. The narrative focuses on survival, but it is unclear if this challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Slasher Party?

Fair

The ensemble features a multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Antonio Ramos and Tim Chantarangsu. However, the story does not use this diversity to challenge broader social power structures or give specific ability to act to these characters.

How does Slasher Party represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting critiques modern celebrity culture and the superficiality of digital-age social structures. However, the film operates within a standard consumerist framework rather than deconstructing Western institutions or promoting specific secular values.

Does Slasher Party include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information suggesting the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address disability representation within its narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The cast features a multi-ethnic ensemble, including actors such as Antonio Ramos and Tim Chantarangsu.
  • The setting provides a modern, cosmopolitan environment that reflects contemporary Hollywood social circles.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or stories that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The film relies on traditional genre clichés rather than using its diverse cast to challenge systemic power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Young Hollywood "Elite", aka The Social Media Influencers, think tonight’s afterparty is the usual Hollywood Hills get together at another private mansion after the club. Little do they know that not everyone is going to make it out alive. What starts off as an intimate get together spirals into a night of survival.

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