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Bonejangles

Name: Bonejangles
Director: Brett DeJager
Released: 2017
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Brett DeJager

Runtime

78 minutes

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Bonejangles operates as a conventional horror-comedy that prioritizes survivalist clichés over social critique. The narrative relies on traditional authority roles, particularly law enforcement, which limits opportunities for systemic change. The film lacks diverse casting and engagement with various cultural critiques. It adheres to standard genre boundaries without challenging existing social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a straightforward genre piece that maintains traditional cinematic structures without addressing broader social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bonejangles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-binary or LGBTQ+ characters or relationships. The storyline focuses solely on a traditional survivalist conflict.

How does Bonejangles portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on law enforcement officers within a standard genre framework. There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender roles or authority structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bonejangles?

Limited

The film provides no information about the racial makeup of the cast. It appears to rely on homogeneous environments typical in traditional horror stories.

How does Bonejangles represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a conventional structure involving state institutions. It lacks any indication of anti-Western narratives or critiques of established social institutions.

Does Bonejangles include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of neurodivergence or visible disabilities. No characters are depicted with disabilities as a central narrative element.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established horror-comedy genre clichés to drive its survivalist plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and varied character identities.
There is no subversion of traditional authority structures or gender roles.
The film fails to engage with cultural critiques or non-Western perspectives.

Official Synopsis

While transporting the unstoppable killer Bonejangles to an asylum, a group of police officers encounter a hellish pit stop: a cursed town where the dead rise from their graves. Now the only way to save their lives and the town is to release Bonejangles and fight the curse...with something much worse.

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