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Stung

Name: Stung
Director: Benni Diez
Released: 2015
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

Benni Diez

Runtime

87 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stung operates primarily within the established conventions of the creature-feature genre. The narrative prioritizes the threat of mutated wasps over complex identity-driven character arcs or multi-layered storytelling. While the film offers a minor critique of class privilege by positioning high-status individuals as vulnerable, it lacks broader social commentary. The absence of diverse casting or representation across most identity categories results in a narrow demographic focus. Ultimately, the film serves as a genre exercise in survival horror rather than a vehicle for progressive social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stung have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot centers solely on survival horror elements.

How does Stung portray gender?

Limited

The setting of a fancy garden party implies traditional social hierarchies. However, there is no evidence of characters challenging established gender roles or stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stung?

Limited

The upper-class setting suggests a potentially homogeneous, Western-centric cast. There is no indication of diverse ethnic representation or race-bent casting.

How does Stung represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative may critique social stratification by turning the upper class into prey. This provides a minor disruption to traditional social hierarchies.

Does Stung include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities throughout the story.

Present on Screen

The film provides a minor critique of social stratification by positioning the upper class as vulnerable prey.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the primary cast.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A fancy garden party turns into upper class prey when a colony of killer wasps mutates into seven foot tall predators.

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