
O.I.
2018

Representation Score
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
Average Rating
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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.
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ representation seems to be secondary to the horror elements, with no clear focus on non-cisgender identities or identity-driven storylines.
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.
An international team of directors brings a non-Western perspective, disrupting the usual dominance of Western horror filmmaking.
The anthology format avoids a single moral stance, favoring a subjective view of truth. The international direction supports a non-monolithic storytelling approach.
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
Limited or Absent
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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