
The Calling
2014

Representation Score
Minimal
2019
RDirector
Jim Mickle
Runtime
115 minutes
Average Rating
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In the Shadow of the Moon is a genre-driven thriller that emphasizes atmospheric noir and temporal mystery over social commentary. The film relies on traditional clichés of obsession and pursuit, limiting its engagement with diverse perspectives. The narrative structure stays conventional, focusing on a standard demographic framework and avoiding opportunities to challenge social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional male-female relationship, with no LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. All romantic tension is framed through conventional dynamics.
The story follows a male protagonist who drives the plot through his singular obsession. Despite the female lead having supernatural abilities, she mainly serves as a catalyst for the man's journey.
The film features a predominantly white cast and setting, typical of urban noir aesthetics. It lacks significant racial diversity or characters of color in key roles.
The story unfolds within a standard Western framework, focusing on law enforcement and individual pursuits. It does not challenge Western institutions or traditions.
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence. Disability is not used as a narrative device or for character development.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas "Locke" Lockhart, hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer whose crimes defy scientific explanation. When the killer mysteriously resurfaces nine years later, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.

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