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Among the Living

Name: Among the Living
Director: Rob Worsey
Released: 2022
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Rob Worsey

Runtime

85 minutes

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Among the Living is a character-driven survival thriller centered around a sibling relationship navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape. The narrative emphasizes primal instincts and interpersonal loyalty over sociopolitical commentary. The film uses traditional horror clichés, focusing on a brother protecting his sister from an infected population. This framework emphasizes individualist survival rather than diverse identity-based narratives. While the breakdown of social institutions provides a moderate level of cultural critique, the film lacks representation across most identity-based categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Among the Living have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Among the Living portray gender?

Fair

The film features a brother-sister relationship where the brother takes a protective role. The survivalist setting might allow for the sister to play a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Among the Living?

Minimal

The film focuses on biological threats and family bonds. It does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or the infected population.

How does Among the Living represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques the stability of Western institutions through the lens of societal collapse. However, it prioritizes individual survival over explicit systemic or anti-capitalist critiques.

Does Among the Living include disability representation?

Minimal

The infected population serves as a metaphor for biological dysfunction. There is no evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being used as meaningful character traits.

Present on Screen

The sibling relationship provides a strong emotional core centered on familial loyalty.
The post-apocalyptic setting offers a natural critique of the stability of Western social institutions.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks demographic breadth and diverse identity-based narratives.
The film relies on traditional survivalist clichés rather than exploring diverse identity-based stories.

Official Synopsis

Stranded in the aftermath of a deadly outbreak, a brother fights to protect his sister while he desperately searches to find refuge and avoid an infected population with a thirst for blood.

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