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Livid

Name: Livid
Director: Alexandre Bustillo, Julien Maury
Released: 2011
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2011

Not Rated

Director

Alexandre Bustillo, Julien Maury

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Livid is an extreme horror film that prioritizes atmospheric dread and visceral transgression. Its narrative structure isolates the viewer within a decaying environment, limiting opportunities for diverse character development. The film operates within a narrow genre framework, focusing on the breakdown of social order and the mechanics of the slasher subgenre. It does not explore progressive social values or identity-based narratives. While the protagonist offers some disruption to traditional gender hierarchies through active decision-making, the overall production remains centered on physical survival and genre-specific clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Livid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on survival and horror elements. It does not include any LGBTQ+ identities, same-sex relationships, or engagement with queer narratives.

How does Livid portray gender?

Fair

Maïwenn plays a central role as a female protagonist facing extreme threats. However, the film emphasizes graphic violence against women, which may prioritize spectacle over character depth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Livid?

Limited

The cast is predominantly homogeneous, reflecting the localized setting of a decaying French apartment building. There is no indication of multicultural representation or intentional diversity.

How does Livid represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story challenges the safety of Western domestic spaces by depicting them as corrupt environments. It lacks explicit critiques of systemic or political issues.

Does Livid include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters are defined by their physical ability to survive violence. There is no representation of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers narrative ability to act on a female protagonist, challenging traditional gender roles.
Maïwenn is actively involved in high-stakes decision-making rather than passive submission.

Limited or Absent

The heavy emphasis on graphic violence against women can overshadow character depth.
The cast lacks multicultural representation, limiting the diversity of the social landscape.
The narrative fails to represent neurodivergence, chronic illness, or physical disabilities.
There is no engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.

Official Synopsis

Lucie, Ben and William search an old woman's home for a hidden treasure and they encounter a series of supernatural events that change them forever.

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