
The Living Dead Girl
1982

2004
RDirector
Christopher Burgard
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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The Troma Team is proud to present THE RUINING, a striking new work by filmmaker Chris Burgard. Filmed over ten years, The Ruining succeeds in echoing the grime and grit of late 70's and early 80's horror cinema. Traditional family values are disturbingly challenged when two Los Angeles couples run into trouble on a remote mountain camping trip. Thirty years ago government drilling poisoned the water in a small town. Half of the town died. Those that are left are horribly addicted to psychedelic eggs bred by old Henry Behrens. When the strangers enter into his domain the stage is set for selective breeding and feeding of human flesh. Henry's 17-year-old daughter Becky is beautiful and thinks that she is a German shepherd. - Written by Troma Entertainment
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The story features two Los Angeles couples, which introduces multiple romantic units. However, there is no explicit confirmation of same-sex identities or non-cisnormative orientations.
Gender Representation
The film subverts traditional feminine roles through Becky, a teenager who believes she is a dog. It also deconstructs the stability of the nuclear family unit.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. There is insufficient evidence to confirm meaningful intersectional representation.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film offers a strong critique of Western industrial progress and state institutions. It portrays government corruption and environmental poisoning as catalysts for community collapse.
Disability Representation
Becky’s psychological dissociation and canine identity introduce a non-normative cognitive element. It remains unclear if this neurodivergence is handled with agency or used as a plot device.
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AI Analysis
The Ruining is a gritty horror film that prioritizes thematic subversion over social inclusivity. It finds its strength in challenging Western institutional stability and the sanctity of the nuclear family through a lens of systemic decay. While the film lacks clear evidence of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity, it excels in cultural critique. The narrative uses environmental catastrophe and institutional corruption to dismantle traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film's diversity is found in its ideological rebellion rather than its character demographics. It focuses on psychological instability and the breakdown of social order.

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