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The Itch

Name: The Itch
Director: Connor O. McIntyre
Released: 2019
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2019

Director

Connor O. McIntyre

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film 'The Itch' is a character-driven horror movie focusing on the fight for bodily autonomy. It centers around Addy, a woman whose physical symptoms are ignored by her husband and doctors. The film's strength lies in its critique of traditional authority figures, presenting the male partner and the doctor as obstacles to her autonomy. However, the lack of specific demographic data limits the scope of its representation of diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Itch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities in the main relationship.

How does The Itch portray gender?

Good

The story emphasizes the female protagonist's independence and intuition, challenging traditional gender roles where the husband is portrayed as an obstacle to her autonomy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Itch?

Minimal

There is no verifiable information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of ethnic diversity can be made.

How does The Itch represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie criticizes Western institutions such as healthcare and the nuclear family, highlighting the importance of individual truth over institutional authority.

Does The Itch include disability representation?

Fair

The plot delves into the theme of medical gaslighting and the struggle of a character trying to assert her physical state.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing female independence.
Highlights the unreliability of institutional authority and medical systems.
Explores themes of bodily autonomy and validating personal experiences.

Limited or Absent

Lacks clear information about racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not provide explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Insufficient data hinders a thorough analysis of multi-layered themes.

Official Synopsis

At the first sign of an itch, Addy feels like something could be very wrong. With constant deflection by her husband and doctor, Addy decides to take matters into her own hands.

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