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Patient 27

Name: Patient 27
Director: Alejandro G. Alegre
Released: 2014
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2014

PG-13

Director

Alejandro G. Alegre

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Paciente 27 is a psychological horror film that emphasizes suspense over social commentary. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's mental breakdown within a laboratory setting. While the film includes a balanced mix of genders, it does not intentionally address identity politics. Mental health themes are present but serve mainly as plot devices for horror rather than deep exploration. Overall, the film stays within traditional narrative structures. It avoids broader socio-political critiques or diverse representation, focusing instead on a localized, individual experience of fear and uncertainty.

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Category Breakdown

Does Patient 27 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The focus is solely on the protagonist's mental decline.

How does Patient 27 portray gender?

Fair

The main characters Cesar, Isela, and Marcos provide a balanced mix of genders. However, the film follows traditional gender roles in professional settings without challenging these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Patient 27?

Limited

The film does not specify the ethnic backgrounds of its characters. It seems to represent a specific regional demographic without highlighting diverse backgrounds.

How does Patient 27 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on a local medical mystery without broader socio-political critiques. It avoids engaging with organized religion or wider cultural issues.

Does Patient 27 include disability representation?

Limited

Cesar's insomnia and hallucinations drive the horror, touching on mental health issues. It is unclear if these conditions are explored with depth or used as typical horror elements.

Present on Screen

Balanced mix of male and female characters in professional settings
Explores themes of mental fragility and psychological instability

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities
Avoids broader socio-political and religious critiques
Does not highlight diverse ethnic backgrounds

Official Synopsis

After accepting temporary work in a laboratory Cesar begins to notice strange events related to the treatment of a patient with the number 27, this disturbs him the extent of causing insomnia and hallucinations. Isela and Marcos, his coworkers attribute this to the Cesar fatigue, however the real reason for these views is more real and dangerous than they think.

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