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Depraved

Name: Depraved
Director: Larry Fessenden
Released: 2019
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2019

Not Rated

Director

Larry Fessenden

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Depraved is a psychological character study that uses horror to explore the breakdown of individuals due to systemic conflicts. It avoids mainstream celebratory narratives, focusing instead on the consequences of social norms breaking down. The film's primary progressive element is its deconstruction of the heroic soldier archetype. By shifting the focus to psychological fragmentation, it offers a critical look at the aftermath of war. However, the narrative architecture is narrow, centering on a male-driven obsession that limits the breadth of its social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Depraved have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on a male protagonist's obsession with a female character.

How does Depraved portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist's fixation on a female character, reinforcing a traditional patriarchal perspective through voyeurism.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Depraved?

Fair

Set in diverse Brooklyn, the specific racial makeup of the cast is not specified. The plot revolves around a single protagonist.

How does Depraved represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the psychological impact of Western military intervention through the protagonist's PTSD. It highlights individual suffering but does not delve into broader institutional issues.

Does Depraved include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's PTSD from combat experience drives the narrative, providing depth to the character. However, the portrayal of mental health remains somewhat limited.

Present on Screen

Deconstructs the traditional heroic soldier archetype through a lens of psychological fragmentation.
Examines the systemic trauma and psychological fallout resulting from Western military intervention.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of diverse character identities.
Reinforces a traditional patriarchal perspective through themes of male obsession and voyeurism.

Official Synopsis

A field surgeon suffering from PTSD after combat in the Middle East creates a living human out of body parts in his Brooklyn lab.

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