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State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2012

Not Rated

Director

Turner Clay

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

State of Emergency functions as a conventional genre piece, emphasizing high-concept tension and survivalist clichés over character development that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The narrative centers around a singular male lead, Jim, navigating a localized crisis. Because the film focuses on individual survival within a small-town setting, it lacks the depth needed to challenge social hierarchies or explore diverse identities. The themes remain rooted in typical science fiction and thriller conventions.

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Category Breakdown

Does State of Emergency have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a single male protagonist named Jim within a survivalist storyline. There are no queer narratives or non-cisgender identities represented.

How does State of Emergency portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on traditional male clichés such as isolation and combat. While female characters are not explicitly submissive, the focus remains on a male-dominated survival framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State of Emergency?

Limited

The setting seems homogeneous, centered around a small town and a specific protagonist. There is no indication of diverse casting to challenge traditional demographics.

How does State of Emergency represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a standard survival thriller framework involving a military quarantine. It emphasizes individual survival without critiquing Western institutions, capitalism, or religion.

Does State of Emergency include disability representation?

Minimal

Physical mutations caused by toxins serve primarily as horror clichés rather than nuanced portrayals of disability. There is no evidence of characters with disabilities having significant roles.

Present on Screen

  • The film effectively builds tension using classic genre clichés within a survivalist framework.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks character development that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
  • The story relies on traditional male clichés instead of exploring varied perspectives.
  • The film misses opportunities to use its setting for sociopolitical or cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

Chaos consumes a small town when a chemical facility explodes releasing a deadly toxin. Moments after the leak, the town's residents show signs of mutation, causing the military to quarantine the area leaving any survivors helpless and trapped inside. The story follows Jim, a young man isolated within the red zone, as he eludes flesh eating zombies in an attempt to win back his freedom.

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