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House of Bodies

Name: House of Bodies
Director: Alex Merkin
Released: 2013
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Alex Merkin

Runtime

79 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

House of Bodies functions as a traditional crime thriller that prioritizes suspense over social commentary. While it avoids certain progressive narrative structures, it stands out due to its inclusion of a disabled protagonist. The film primarily adheres to conventional genre clichés, focusing on individual crime and violence without challenging broader societal hierarchies or providing diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does House of Bodies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on themes of serial killers and voyeurism without addressing queer identities.

How does House of Bodies portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a hearing-impaired boy and a killer, emphasizing masculine violence rather than subverting traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is House of Bodies?

Limited

The film lacks racial diversity and does not feature non-Anglo-Saxon characters or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. There are no non-white protagonists with significant roles.

How does House of Bodies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot focuses on themes of voyeurism and individual pathology without critiquing systemic issues or offering anti-Western narratives.

Does House of Bodies include disability representation?

Fair

The film includes a hearing-impaired boy as the main character, providing meaningful inclusion for those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film includes a protagonist with a sensory disability, offering meaningful inclusion.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
It does not feature racial diversity or intentional multi-layered casting.
The film fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

While indulging his appetite for the grim and gruesome by patronizing a voyeuristic Web site that's based in a house where a serial killer once lived, a hearing-impaired boy begins to suspect that the site's violence is more than just make-believe.

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