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RETCH

Name: RETCH
Director: Keir Siewert
Released: 2018
Duration: 4 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2018

Director

Keir Siewert

Runtime

4 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

RETCH is a character-driven horror film centered around a young woman's physical and psychological struggle with illness. This focus provides a foundation for gender and disability representation, shifting the narrative toward female-led bodily autonomy. However, the film lacks visible representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity. Without specific details on the cast or character backgrounds, the narrative appears to operate within a traditional, narrow framework. Ultimately, while the film avoids some male-centric clichés by focusing on a woman's medical crisis, it lacks the systemic critiques or multi-layered depth needed for a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does RETCH have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does RETCH portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female protagonist dealing with a serious health issue, shifting the focus away from typical male-centric horror clichés. However, it is unclear if the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is RETCH?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial makeup of the cast. There is also no indication of color-blind casting or multi-layered diversity.

How does RETCH represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores bodily autonomy through a severe illness. However, it is unclear if the film addresses broader anti-institutional or anti-capitalist themes.

Does RETCH include disability representation?

Good

A medical condition forms the core of the narrative, highlighting physical vulnerability and providing a basis for disability representation within the horror genre.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on a female protagonist, offering a departure from traditional male-centric horror clichés.
The central theme of illness provides a potential exploration of physical vulnerability and bodily autonomy.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or character descriptions.
The narrative lacks clear engagement with broader systemic or anti-institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

A visceral horror rollercoaster in which a young woman's illness takes a disturbing turn.

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