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Gateway

Name: Gateway
Director: Niall Owens
Released: 2021
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Niall Owens

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gateway primarily serves as a genre-driven horror and crime film. It emphasizes the tension between criminals and a supernatural threat rather than engaging in social commentary or deconstructing identity politics. The film follows conventional narrative structures, such as the 'siege' motif. Although the cast suggests some ethnic diversity, there is no clear documentation of intentional progressive values. Overall, the production seems to prioritize traditional genre clichés, focusing on supernatural elements rather than exploring diverse social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gateway have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories that address LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

How does Gateway portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a group of criminals, which is a common theme dominated by male characters. While there are female actors in the cast, their roles in driving the plot are unclear.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gateway?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, suggesting a diverse ensemble. This mix might break the typical homogeneity found in crime and horror films.

How does Gateway represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie focuses on criminal behavior and desperation without explicitly challenging cultural norms. There is no indication of anti-capitalist or secular themes.

Does Gateway include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, suggesting a degree of diversity.
Female actors are part of the cast, providing a potential for gendered representation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative tends to rely on traditional masculine archetypes common in crime stories.

Official Synopsis

A gang of desperate criminals seek refuge in what appears to be a perfectly ordinary house - but discover it houses something much more sinister, and much more otherworldly, than they'd initially thought...

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