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Locusts

Name: Locusts
Director: David Jackson
Released: 2005
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2005

TV-PG

Director

David Jackson

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Locusts follows a traditional narrative structure typical of mid-2000s science fiction. While it centers a female professional in a position of authority, providing moderate progressive value, it lacks demographic diversity. The film reinforces conventional institutional hierarchies rather than challenging them. The focus on a government investigator protecting the nation suggests a standard, non-subversive approach to storytelling. Ultimately, the production lacks the complexity needed to move beyond standard genre clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Locusts have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The plot focuses on a single protagonist dealing with a biological threat.

How does Locusts portray gender?

Fair

Dr. Maddy Rierdon, a female lead, plays a significant role in a genre typically dominated by men. It is unclear if this is a systemic shift or just a single exception.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Locusts?

Limited

The narrative lacks indications of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The setting suggests traditional, homogeneous casting patterns common in mid-2000s television.

How does Locusts represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a framework of Western institutions. It emphasizes the importance of state agencies rather than critiquing societal structures.

Does Locusts include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who holds a position of intellectual authority and plays a significant role in driving the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, following homogeneous casting patterns.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender character identities.
The narrative does not include characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Dr. Maddy Rierdon, an investigator for the Department of Agriculture, is the only person who can protect America from a deadly breed of bioengineered locusts.

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