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Knucklebones

Name: Knucklebones
Director: Mitch Wilson
Released: 2016
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2016

TV-MA

Director

Mitch Wilson

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Knucklebones operates as a typical indie horror film, emphasizing atmosphere and supernatural elements over social commentary. The plot revolves around a group of students who trigger a disaster through a ritualistic game. The film does not provide evidence of diverse casting or progressive themes. Since the demographics and interactions among characters are unspecified, the work does not actively challenge societal hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard genre thriller. It relies on well-known horror clichés rather than intentional subversion of traditional norms or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Knucklebones have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or sexual orientations. It also does not address issues related to LGBTQ+ communities.

How does Knucklebones portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a group of college students but does not challenge traditional gender roles. It does not show women in powerful positions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Knucklebones?

Limited

The film does not specify the racial backgrounds of the characters. It does not confirm a predominantly non-white cast or intentional diversity in casting.

How does Knucklebones represent religion and culture?

Fair

The use of an occult dice game moves the film away from a strictly Christian moral framework. However, it does not offer a broader critique of institutions or systems.

Does Knucklebones include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It also does not include any representation of neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

The occult dice game introduces a break from traditional Christian morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving non-traditional gender identities.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or intentional use of actors from different racial backgrounds.
The cast does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The story does not challenge traditional gender roles or deconstruct traditional masculinity.

Official Synopsis

A group of bored college students unleash a murderous demon while playing a dice game made from human knucklebones.

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