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Between the Darkness
Representation Score
4.7/10
Fair
2019
Director
Andres Rovira
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Between the Darkness succeeds in challenging gender clichés by centering a young female protagonist who acts as the primary intellectual agent. Sprout Grady's mission to confront the unknown provides a level of ability to act often missing in traditional horror. However, the film remains within conventional genre boundaries. While the cast shows some ethnic variety, the narrative does not use race or culture to disrupt systemic norms or explore multi-layered complexities. Ultimately, the film is a character-driven piece that prioritizes individual survival over broader social critique. It lacks the depth of representation needed to move beyond standard genre archetypes.
Category Breakdown
Does Between the Darkness have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around a coming-of-age horror experience without addressing non-straight identities.
How does Between the Darkness portray gender?
Sprout Grady is a strong female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story. She acts as an active investigator rather than a passive victim.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Between the Darkness?
The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds such as Nicole Moorea Sherman and Daniela Leon. However, race is not a central theme in the narrative.
How does Between the Darkness represent religion and culture?
The narrative follows traditional horror clichés focused on individual survival. It does not offer critiques of Western institutions or social hierarchies.
Does Between the Darkness include disability representation?
There is no evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being central to the character arcs or portrayed with specific ability to act.
Present on Screen
- Strong female protagonist who drives the story.
- Challenges the 'damsel in distress' cliché.
- Includes diverse casting with actors like Nicole Moorea Sherman and Daniela Leon.
Limited or Absent
- Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narratives.
- Absence of multi-layered themes or systemic social critiques.
- Limited engagement with cultural or religious deconstruction.
Official Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Sprout Grady grows convinced that a monster is haunting the nearby woods. Embarking on a mission to vanquish it, she uncovers horrifying secrets that rock the core of everything she thought she knew.
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