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The Booth

The Booth

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2005

Not Rated

Director

Yoshihiro Nakamura

Runtime

73 minutes

Average Rating

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The Booth is a genre-driven psychological thriller that emphasizes atmospheric tension and personal retribution over broad social representation. Its narrative structure centers on dismantling a single protagonist's public image. While the film provides deep themes about the instability of truth and moral decay, it remains traditionally focused. The story is centered on a male lead within a culturally specific Japanese context. Ultimately, the film serves as a specialized horror piece. It lacks the diverse representation needed to score well in social diversity metrics, favoring psychological suspense instead.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Booth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The narrative focuses solely on the psychological struggles of the main character.

How does The Booth portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around Shogo, a male protagonist known for his arrogance and condescending attitude. There is no strong female presence or challenge to gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Booth?

Limited

Set in Japan, the film presents a culturally specific, seemingly homogeneous environment. It adheres to traditional J-horror conventions without highlighting diverse casting.

How does The Booth represent religion and culture?

Good

The film delves into moral relativism and the erosion of societal facades. It uses the protagonist's dark history to question the stability of social righteousness.

Does The Booth include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. The character’s distress is portrayed as a result of his own past actions.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of moral decay and the instability of social masks.
  • Uses a claustrophobic setting to reflect internal psychological turmoil.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more diverse character representation or varied casting.
  • Could benefit from stronger female presence or ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Shogo, the arrogant and condescending star of a popular call-in radio-show must temporarily broadcast out of Studio 6, a creepy and dilapidated booth abandoned since its last DJ committed suicide several years ago. Suddenly, Shogo begins receiving disturbing calls, the voice on the line whispers "Liar" over and over. Is the joke on him, has someone discovered the truth about his sinister past, or has the curse of Studio 6 been unleashed again? In this Booth, all sins will be atoned for.

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