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Spectral

Name: Spectral
Director: Nic Mathieu
Released: 2016
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2016

PG-13

Director

Nic Mathieu

Runtime

109 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Spectral is a tactical science fiction thriller that prioritizes action and spectacle over sociological exploration. The narrative follows a traditional structure, focusing on a specialized military unit facing a supernatural threat. The film upholds conventional Western hierarchies and avoids challenging established social norms. It leans on well-known genre clichés to propel the story forward, reinforcing traditional power dynamics and institutional structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Spectral have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, maintaining a strictly cisgender perspective.

How does Spectral portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters in military roles, while female characters are limited to supporting roles in science or tactics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Spectral?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast of local civilians and combatants, but the main characters and ability to act remain centered within a Western military group.

How does Spectral represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights Western institutions as the primary agents of order, emphasizing stability and military intervention without critiquing systemic power structures.

Does Spectral include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no meaningful representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters, who appear only as casualties rather than complex individuals.

Present on Screen

The film offers a diverse backdrop through local combatants and civilians.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on masculine archetypes and male-dominated leadership roles.
Main characters lack diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, concentrating ability to act within a Western military group.
There is no meaningful representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.
The narrative fails to include or engage with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.

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