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Out of Darkness

Name: Out of Darkness
Director: Andrew Cumming
Released: 2024
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2024

Director

Andrew Cumming

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Out of Darkness is a survival thriller set in the Old Stone Age, where diversity arises naturally from the time period rather than intentional identity politics. The prehistoric setting avoids many of the biases found in modern historical dramas. However, the film lacks explicit character-driven ability to act for underrepresented identities. The narrative structure emphasizes survivalist themes, prioritizing biological continuity over social or identity-based issues. Ultimately, the film's representation is defined by what it omits: modern social hierarchies. While this avoids certain prejudices, it also means a lack of meaningful subversion regarding gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Out of Darkness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. The plot focuses on the survival of a prehistoric clan.

How does Out of Darkness portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles are shaped by the prehistoric setting. There is no clear indication of the role or ability to act of female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Out of Darkness?

Fair

Set in the Old Stone Age, the film avoids modern Western racial frameworks. The clan's diverse origins suggest a mix of early human lineages.

How does Out of Darkness represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative unfolds in a time before formal religions or political systems. Morality is guided by survival instincts rather than established codes.

Does Out of Darkness include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Physical limitations are not used to highlight character's ability to drive the story.

Present on Screen

The prehistoric setting naturally disrupts modern Western racial frameworks.
The narrative avoids systemic biases found in modern historical dramas.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or ability to act for LGBTQ+ characters.
There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.
Gender roles align with traditional survivalist functions without clear subversion.

Official Synopsis

In the Old Stone Age, a disparate gang of early humans band together in search of a new land. But when they suspect a malevolent, mystical, being is hunting them down, the clan are forced to confront a danger they never envisaged.

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