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Dark Web

Name: Dark Web
Director: Alessandro Frosali, Ramsey Attia, Daniel B. Iske, Jill Gevargizian, Zach Lorkiewicz, Marc Roussel, Anastase Liaros
Released: 2017
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2017

Director

Alessandro Frosali, Ramsey Attia, Daniel B. Iske, Jill Gevargizian, Zach Lorkiewicz, Marc Roussel, Anastase Liaros

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dark Web is a fragmented anthology that prioritizes technological dread over identity-based storytelling. Because the film is composed of various short segments, it avoids a monolithic perspective but fails to establish a cohesive approach to representation. The work focuses on the systemic failures of digital infrastructure rather than the lived experiences of underrepresented groups. While the anthology format provides a broad canvas, the individual segments often rely on conventional genre formulas. Ultimately, the film functions as a genre exploration of internet-based anxieties. It does not demonstrate a concentrated effort to disrupt social hierarchies or prioritize multi-layered representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dark Web have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The anthology does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no evidence of sustained character development or narratives that explicitly critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Dark Web portray gender?

Fair

Female characters appear frequently but their roles are often tied to horror clichés. The fragmented format prevents a single patriarchal narrative from dominating the overall story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dark Web?

Fair

The digital setting allows for a diverse cast, but there is no evidence of intentional race-bending or racial metaphors. Representation leans towards standard genre casting.

How does Dark Web represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the breakdown of traditional social structures and digital privacy. It portrays Western institutions as porous but does not have a specific political agenda.

Does Dark Web include disability representation?

Limited

Disability is used as a narrative device to heighten vulnerability. There is no evidence of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters having significant control over their storylines.

Present on Screen

The anthology format prevents a single, traditional patriarchal narrative from dominating the entire work.
The globalized, digital setting of the dark web inherently allows for a diverse, non-homogeneous cast.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks a significant role in driving the story for neurodivergent or physically disabled characters, often using disability as a vulnerability cliché.
There is a lack of visible, central LGBTQ+ ability to act or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Character representation often leans toward standard genre casting rather than intentional diversity.

Official Synopsis

An anthology compiled from short horror films involving the internet.

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