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The Noise

Name: The Noise
Director: Adrian Teh
Released: 2015
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2015

Director

Adrian Teh

Runtime

102 minutes

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The Noise is a genre-driven horror film that prioritizes traditional supernatural clichés over social critique. The narrative focuses on the disruption of a domestic unit rather than the deconstruction of social hierarchies. While the film provides a non-Western cinematic perspective through its Singaporean roots, it lacks intentional depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Characters and themes adhere to conventional frameworks of romance, gender, and domesticity. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard horror piece. It does not actively challenge systemic institutions or provide diverse representation beyond its localized cultural context.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Noise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Le Ren and Ming Ming. It operates within conventional romantic frameworks without exploring non-straight identities.

How does The Noise portray gender?

Fair

Ming Ming is a primary character in the domestic setting. However, the narrative lacks evidence of challenging gender hierarchies or traditional roles within the partnership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Noise?

Fair

As a Singaporean production, the film offers a localized, non-Western perspective. It lacks specific evidence of depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity or intentional casting that deviates from traditional expectations.

How does The Noise represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on traditional domestic and capitalist ideals of stability. Horror elements appear to lean into traditional spiritual or supernatural anxieties rather than secularism.

Does The Noise include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

Provides a localized, non-Western cinematic perspective through its Singaporean production context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.
Does not explore non-straight identities or diverse gender roles.
Fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Le Ren who moves into an old house located at suburbs with his girlfriend, Ming Ming. They think their new home would bring them serenity and they could start a happy life in there. However, Le Ren is not aware that this house would one day becomes his nightmare. Soon after they move into the house, Le Ren hears some low, muffled sounds from nowhere in the house.

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