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Regression

Name: Regression
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Released: 2015
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

Director

Alejandro Amenábar

Runtime

106 minutes

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Regression is a psychological thriller that emphasizes atmospheric tension over social or identity-driven themes. Its narrative structure is traditional, focusing on a homogeneous cast and conventional gender roles. While the film offers some intellectual depth through its exploration of truth and institutional authority, it lacks diverse perspectives and multi-layered casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Regression have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on straight relationships and traditional interactions, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does Regression portray gender?

Fair

A female character is central to the mystery, but her role is defined through suspicion and interrogation. The film maintains traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Regression?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting its mid-century setting. Characters of color have limited influence in this homogeneous environment.

How does Regression represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the concept of truth and institutional authority through psychological tension, providing some cultural complexity.

Does Regression include disability representation?

Limited

Psychological trauma and mental instability are used as primary narrative devices, leaning towards the unreliable narrator cliché rather than nuanced depictions of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The film provides a sophisticated deconstruction of truth and institutional authority.
It effectively uses psychological instability to drive its mystery.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining almost entirely homogeneous.
Gender roles follow traditional hierarchies rather than challenging them.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.

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