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I.T.

Name: I.T.
Director: John Moore
Released: 2016
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

John Moore

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

I.T. is a conventional psychological thriller that prioritizes digital-age anxieties over social or multi-layered exploration. The narrative structure remains rooted in traditional genre frameworks, focusing on the breakdown of privacy and the preservation of the domestic status quo. While the film includes a person of color in a central role, it does not use this casting to challenge established social hierarchies or racial clichés. The character development lacks the complexity required for a truly multi-layered experience. Ultimately, the film serves as a cautionary tale about technological misuse, reinforcing traditional power structures and straight-centered archetypes without offering a critique of systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does I.T. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not explore non-straight relationships or include characters with diverse sexual orientations. Queer characters play minor roles, if any, and do not have significant influence on the plot.

How does I.T. portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male character exerting control over a female character within a digital setting. Traditional gender roles and power dynamics are emphasized.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I.T.?

Fair

A person of color holds a central role, contributing to moderate racial inclusion. However, the casting does not challenge or deconstruct racial stereotypes.

How does I.T. represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Western values related to family sanctity and domestic protection. It focuses on individual criminal behavior without critiquing broader societal institutions.

Does I.T. include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are driven by psychological obsessions rather than lived experiences of disability.

Present on Screen

Features a person of color in a central role, providing moderate racial inclusion.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or explore queer themes.
Does not represent physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Relies on traditional gendered power dynamics and clichés without challenging them.
Does not engage with cultural critiques, focusing instead on Western domestic values.

Official Synopsis

Mike Regan is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art “smart home”. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed, starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs to rely on his old connections to defeat a new kind of nemesis.

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