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Berserk

Name: Berserk
Director: Rhys Wakefield
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2019

Director

Rhys Wakefield

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Berserk is a tightly focused psychological thriller that emphasizes personal experiences rather than broader social commentary. The narrative structure revolves around internal conflicts, limiting opportunities for exploring complex identity issues. While the casting offers some variety, the film doesn't use its framework to challenge societal hierarchies. The focus remains on the mechanics of fear rather than identity-based power dynamics. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study on human terror without addressing broader systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Berserk have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't have noticeable stories focused on LGBTQ+ identities. It doesn't prioritize or include themes related to LGBTQ+ experiences.

How does Berserk portray gender?

Fair

The film has a mix of male and female characters, including actresses like Nora Arnezeder and Erin Moriarty. However, the plot centers on psychological tension rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Berserk?

Limited

The cast includes actors from various backgrounds, such as Nick Cannon. Yet, the story downplays ethnic differences to emphasize universal human reactions to fear.

How does Berserk represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting serves as a psychological backdrop without engaging in critiques of capitalism, Western culture, or secularism.

Does Berserk include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Characters experience fear, but these emotions aren't explored through a disability lens.

Present on Screen

The film features a mix of male and female characters with strong performances.
The cast includes actors from different racial backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
The film doesn't address neurodivergence or physical disabilities as key elements of the narrative.
The story doesn't delve into racial identity or systemic power structures.
There is no engagement with specific cultural or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

Three characters make the realization that none of them have ever felt true-fear, so over the course of one night, they set out to trick each other into feeling it.

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