You are here:
The Night of the Beast

The Night of the Beast

1988

Director

Gilberto de Anda

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A group of friends on a hunting trip, staying at a cabin in the middle of nowhere start being attacked by a beast.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks evidence of non-cisnormative identities. It appears to follow standard 1980s genre conventions that center on heteronormative social dynamics.

Gender Representation

Limited

The narrative suggests a standard survivalist ensemble. There is no indication of subverted hierarchies or the disruption of traditional masculine leadership roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

As a Mexican production, the film features non-Anglo-Saxon casting. However, it is unclear if the story explores intersectional themes or uses a homogeneous ensemble.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The setting aligns with Western survivalist tropes involving a remote cabin. The film lacks any indication of anti-Western or secularist critiques.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The film's Mexican production provides an inherent presence of non-Anglo-Saxon casting.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative characters.
  • There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The film relies on traditional gender archetypes rather than subverting social hierarchies.
  • The story lacks exploration of intersectional themes or complex cultural critiques.

AI Analysis

La Noche De La Bestia operates as a conventional creature feature, prioritizing survivalist tension over social commentary. The narrative architecture relies on established horror tropes rather than intentional systemic subversion. While the film's Mexican origin provides a baseline of non-Western production, the character dynamics appear to follow traditional genre archetypes. The focus remains on an external predatory threat within an isolated setting. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It lacks the complexity required to address identity-driven character arcs or progressive social values.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.