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Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales

Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2020

Director

Carlos Goitia, Damien LeVeck, Vincent Paronnaud, Caye Casas, Kheireddine El-Helou, Alejandro Damiani, Adam O'Brien, Andrew Desmond, Mat Johns, Albert Pintó, Henryk Witscherkowsky, Denis Walgenwitz

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales is a diverse collection of perspectives thanks to its international directorial team. This global approach helps avoid the typical monolithic storytelling found in major studio productions. However, the anthology’s fragmented nature prevents a cohesive, identity-driven storyline. On-screen representation often feels secondary to genre clichés rather than deep, layered character development.

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Category Breakdown

Does Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

LGBTQ representation seems to be secondary to the horror elements, with no clear focus on non-cisgender identities or identity-driven storylines.

How does Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales portray gender?

Fair

The film uses genre clichés to occasionally challenge traditional gender roles, putting female characters in key roles. However, some parts still follow conventional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales?

Good

An international team of directors brings a non-Western perspective, disrupting the usual dominance of Western horror filmmaking.

How does Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales represent religion and culture?

Good

The anthology format avoids a single moral stance, favoring a subjective view of truth. The international direction supports a non-monolithic storytelling approach.

Does Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales include disability representation?

Fair

Characters with disabilities are often used as plot devices to increase tension. There is no clear indication that these characters have real control over their stories.

Present on Screen

  • The international directorial team ensures a non-Western narrative perspective.
  • The anthology format allows for a wide range of styles and cultural expressions.
  • Genre clichés are sometimes used to challenge traditional gender roles.

Limited or Absent

  • On-screen representation often feels secondary or shallowly inclusive rather than central to the plot.
  • Disability representation can risk relying on traditional horror clichés rather than giving characters real control.
  • The lack of a unified vision results in inconsistent representation across segments.

Official Synopsis

Brandon prepares to give his last stand-up comedy show. As his stories and jokes pass, the public begins to cheer up. But at that precise moment Brandon will realize that these stories have a strong relationship with his past. More than he imagines.

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