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Animal Among Us

Name: Animal Among Us
Director: John Woodruff
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2019

Director

John Woodruff

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Animal Among Us follows typical horror conventions. While the cast is predominantly female, the film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. The narrative relies on traditional Western survivalist structures, such as a remote campground and a past tragedy, which often reinforce homogeneous casting and lack documented racial or cultural diversity. The film offers a moderate presence of women but fails to provide representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or characters with disabilities, resulting in a limited overall diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Animal Among Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any confirmed LGBTQ+ characters or non-conventional gender identities. It does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Animal Among Us portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on women's roles, with a top-billed cast of women. However, it is unclear if these women have significant control over the story or if they are portrayed in traditional victim roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Animal Among Us?

Limited

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The remote woods setting typically leads to homogeneous casting in Western horror stories.

How does Animal Among Us represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses a conventional Western horror framework, focusing on a remote cabin and a local mystery. It does not challenge traditional morality or Western social structures.

Does Animal Among Us include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergent traits, or chronic illnesses. There is no evidence of storytelling focused on characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a predominantly female cast, providing a moderate level of gender presence.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conventional gender characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or character descriptions.
The narrative fails to include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
The story adheres to traditional Western horror clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed an animal attack, the camp was condemned and the killer never found - but something horrific still waits in those woods.

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