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Anna

Anna

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2017

R

Director

Michael Crum

Runtime

98 minutes

Average Rating

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Anna follows a conventional horror framework that prioritizes genre clichés over storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The narrative centers on a male duo and a haunted doll, adhering to standard supernatural thriller structures. The film lacks evidence of diverse casting or complex social critiques. It functions primarily as a traditional cause-and-effect story involving theft and paranormal consequences. Ultimately, the production lacks intentional narrative subversion, focusing instead on established masculine archetypes and homogeneous character dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anna have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a duo of male protagonists. There is no evidence of non-conforming gender identities or narratives that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Anna portray gender?

Fair

The plot is driven by male characters engaging in high-risk behavior. It remains unclear if the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies or explores nuanced dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anna?

Limited

The narrative structure appears to lean toward a homogeneous character base. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Anna represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a standard man vs. supernatural cliché. It lacks discernible anti-Western or secularist critiques, functioning within a traditional framework of cause and effect.

Does Anna include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film utilizes established horror genre frameworks that provide a familiar experience for fans of supernatural thrillers.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks character development that reflects multiple aspects of identity and diverse representation.
  • The film relies on traditional masculine archetypes rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
  • There is a lack of cultural or systemic critique within the storytelling.

Official Synopsis

Two guys steal a haunted doll from a museum with the intention of studying it for a week to capture paranormal phenomena on film. However, things quickly go wrong when the sinister force turns against them.

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