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Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still

Name: Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still
Director: Rene Perez
Released: 2013
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Rene Perez

Runtime

80 minutes

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Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still follows traditional Western genre clichés. The narrative centers on a lone hero fighting an external threat, reinforcing established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film does not intentionally seek to represent diverse identities or intersecting backgrounds. By focusing on the cowboy archetype, it upholds traditional masculine and heterosexual norms. Overall, the film operates as a straightforward action-adventure piece without disrupting historical norms or diverse identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on a traditional cowboy character that aligns with typical heterosexual norms.

How does Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a lone cowboy, emphasizing masculine leadership and rugged individualism. There is no indication of women taking a leading role or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still?

Limited

Set in 1854, the film centers on a white cowboy without showing a racially diverse cast. It uses a traditional Western setting without efforts to include diverse backgrounds.

How does Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot highlights individual heroism and the protection of a local status quo. It does not question or critique any cultural or systemic issues.

Does Alien Showdown: The Day the Old West Stood Still include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear, focused narrative centered on a singular protagonist's struggle.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse identity-driven narratives and meaningful representation of intersecting backgrounds.
The reliance on traditional Western archetypes reinforces patriarchal and heterosexual norms.
There is a notable absence of characters representing different racial, gender, or disability identities.

Official Synopsis

An alien scout lands on earth in the year 1854. The creature is searching for water and food. Once it finds what it needs, it will call in an invasion fleet. A lone cowboy must stand against the alien invader or all will be lost.

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