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Dark Space

Name: Dark Space
Director: Emmett Callinan
Released: 2013
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2013

TV-14

Director

Emmett Callinan

Runtime

91 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dark Space functions as a typical science fiction survival story. While the film benefits from a diverse cast, it doesn't delve deeply into multi-layered identities or the breakdown of social hierarchies. The production's progressive elements are tied to the plot's mechanical needs rather than a sustained critique of societal structures. Ultimately, the film leans heavily on genre conventions and ensemble dynamics rather than nuanced representation of underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dark Space have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story centers on the survival of a group after their spacecraft malfunctions.

How does Dark Space portray gender?

Fair

The main cast includes a mix of male and female characters. Women are shown as part of a peer group facing survival challenges.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dark Space?

Fair

The film features a multi-ethnic cast with actors like Alana Dietze and Avital Ash. However, race isn't a key theme in the story.

How does Dark Space represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot delves into anti-authoritarian themes through characters who defy institutional rules. This defiance drives the survival thriller plot.

Does Dark Space include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It also doesn't address neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The main cast includes a mix of male and female characters.
The film features a multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Alana Dietze and Avital Ash.
The narrative explores themes of anti-authoritarianism and defying institutional constraints.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the character ensemble.
The narrative doesn't use the diverse cast to explore multi-layered depth or systemic social issues.

Official Synopsis

College friends Devin, Jack, Shelly, Kristy, Shaun, and Flower rent a spacecraft to autopilot them to Centauri Five for a holiday break. Impatient over the rental agency restricting the ship’s speed to 10x, Devin and the others convince Shaun to remove the craft’s constrictor device. Doing so damages the computer’s automated systems, as well as the ability to send a distress beacon, causing the six friends to crash land on an uncharted alien planet.

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