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VIViD

Name: VIViD
Director: Brandon Slagle
Released: 2011
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2011

Director

Brandon Slagle

Runtime

80 minutes

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VIViD is a psychological horror film that emphasizes the instability of the ego rather than demographic diversity. Its strength lies in exploring complex themes of identity through the lens of a mind-altering drug, placing the conflict within the internal, dream-based world of the characters. However, the film fails to offer meaningful representation of diverse identities. It lacks specific portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities, sticking to a more traditional, narrow casting approach common in independent genre films. Overall, while the film's concept challenges the stability of the individual self, it does not use specific demographic markers to explore these philosophical questions, leading to a lower diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does VIViD have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. Although the idea of transferring consciousness touches on fluid identity, there are no clear representations of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does VIViD portray gender?

Fair

Characters try to regain control over their lives by fighting within their dreams, which may challenge typical horror conventions. However, the detective role remains a standard archetype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is VIViD?

Limited

The film does not provide specific information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of its characters. The casting follows typical patterns found in independent genre films.

How does VIViD represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on altered states of consciousness rather than traditional social or religious structures. It explores moral ambiguity and the blending of personal and collective identities.

Does VIViD include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot centers on mental intrusion rather than the experiences of those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The narrative challenges the 'damsel in distress' cliché by allowing victims to fight back from within their dreams.
The film delves into complex themes of identity fluidity and the breakdown of the individual self.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters and non-traditional identities.
There is a noticeable lack of racial, ethnic, or disability-based diversity among the characters.
The story relies on traditional archetypes, such as the detective, without broadening the social scope of the cast.

Official Synopsis

A new, experimental dream-melding drug called 'Wonderland' hits the streets, granting its users the ability to place their consciousness into the bodies of other people. Soon, a serial killer begins to use the drug as a way to live and die as other people by forcing his victims to kill themselves. A detective on the case begins to unravel the killer's methods and motivations, while the latest would-be victims fight back against the powerful mind altering drug from within their dreams.

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