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An American Werewolf in Paris

An American Werewolf in Paris

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

1997

R

Director

Anthony Waller

Runtime

98 minutes

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This horror-comedy prioritizes genre clichés and comedic timing over social representation. The narrative structure relies on conventional power dynamics and traditional storytelling frameworks. While the European setting offers more international scope than many domestic productions, the film lacks intentionality in disrupting social hierarchies. It remains firmly within the realm of traditional genre entertainment.

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Category Breakdown

Does An American Werewolf in Paris have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional heterosexual romantic arc between Alex and a female counterpart. There are no queer narratives or non-cisgender identities present in the central plot.

How does An American Werewolf in Paris portray gender?

Fair

Female characters function primarily within a standard romantic interest framework. While they possess some ability to act, they do not disrupt traditional gender hierarchies or masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An American Werewolf in Paris?

Limited

The international setting provides a multicultural backdrop, but the film lacks characters of color in actively leading roles. It avoids techniques that challenge historical casting norms.

How does An American Werewolf in Paris represent religion and culture?

Limited

The 'fish out of water' cliché serves as a comedic device rather than a systemic critique. Portrayals of authority figures follow standard horror genre conventions.

Does An American Werewolf in Paris include disability representation?

Limited

The body horror of physical transformation serves as a plot device for terror and spectacle. It does not offer a nuanced portrayal of lived experience or disability.

Present on Screen

  • The international setting provides a broader cultural scope than many strictly domestic American horror films.

Limited or Absent

  • The film relies on heterosexual romantic clichés and lacks queer representation.
  • Female characters are often relegated to standard romantic interest frameworks.
  • The narrative lacks characters of color in actively leading roles.
  • Physical transformation is used for spectacle rather than exploring disability or lived experience.

Official Synopsis

An American man unwittingly gets involved with werewolves who have developed a serum allowing them to transform at will.

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