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The Clearing

The Clearing

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2020

Director

David Matalon

Runtime

88 minutes

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The Clearing is a traditional survival horror film that heavily relies on well-established genre clichés. Its narrative structure centers around a father figure struggling to protect his daughter, following a patriarchal hero archetype. Although the film features a multi-ethnic cast, it fails to use this diversity to challenge broader social hierarchies. Instead, it serves as a standard genre piece without deeper social commentary. Overall, the film reinforces conventional family and gender roles, emphasizing the protector/protected dynamic without significantly disrupting the status quo of the survivalist genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Clearing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or those whose gender does not match their assigned sex at birth.

How does The Clearing portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist who drives the action forward. The female character is mainly portrayed as someone to be protected, which upholds traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Clearing?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Aundrea Smith and Geraldine Moreno. However, the film does not use this diversity to challenge broader societal structures.

How does The Clearing represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline follows typical Western survivalist themes, focusing on family preservation without questioning Western social norms or institutions.

Does The Clearing include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The film showcases a multi-ethnic cast featuring actors like Aundrea Smith and Geraldine Moreno.
  • The production includes a diverse range of actors in its ensemble.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative depends on traditional patriarchal and gender roles.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight/gender-matching characters.
  • The story does not engage with disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A father must battle his way through the zombie apocalypse to save his daughter.

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