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A Sickness

A Sickness

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2021

Director

Guy Soulsby

Runtime

10 minutes

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A Sickness is a conventional character study focusing on individual psychological tension. The narrative emphasizes the isolation of a single male protagonist, Stephen, over broader social or identity-based exploration. The film lacks diversity, appearing to follow a traditional horror-drama structure with a homogeneous demographic profile. Without a multi-ethnic cast or varied gender roles, the production is a narrow study of masculine isolation and domestic secrecy.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Sickness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a solitary male protagonist named Stephen. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does A Sickness portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a traditional male loner who follows strict routines. It lacks strong female characters or challenges to gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Sickness?

Limited

The narrative seems to center around a homogeneous group. There is no indication of a diverse cast or multi-ethnic ensemble.

How does A Sickness represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes revolve around psychological horror and personal secrets. The film does not explicitly address anti-institutional or secularist ideas.

Does A Sickness include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, mental, or neurodivergent conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a focused psychological study of a single protagonist's routine and order.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse casting and multi-ethnic ensembles.
  • There is a notable absence of female characters with significant influence.
  • The story provides no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Stephen lives a solitary life. A loner. A man who keeps himself to himself and is governed by routine and order. All things have their place and for good reason as a dark secret lurks beneath his feet.

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