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The Beast

Name: The Beast
Director: Mario Costa
Released: 1970
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1970

Director

Mario Costa

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows the standard conventions of the Spaghetti Western genre, adhering closely to the social and gender hierarchies of its time. It relies on established archetypes, such as the predatory antagonist and the vulnerable heiress, to propel its plot. By focusing on hyper-masculine conflict and frontier violence, the narrative reinforces traditional views of authority and justice. It lacks the intentionality to critique or disrupt the systemic norms of the 1970s Western.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Beast have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or subtext. It focuses on a hyper-masculine theme typical of the Spaghetti Western genre.

How does The Beast portray gender?

Limited

The story is dominated by male characters, emphasizing revenge and violence. The central female character is passive, serving mainly as an object of desire and a target for abduction.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Beast?

Limited

The cast reflects a homogeneous, Anglo-centric setting common to the American frontier mythos. There is no significant racial blending or subversion of norms.

How does The Beast represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights frontier justice and rugged individualism. It upholds traditional Western values without offering anti-capitalist or subversive cultural perspectives.

Does The Beast include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray any characters with disabilities. There are no specific instances of disability-related characterization.

Present on Screen

The film clearly exemplifies mid-century Spaghetti Western genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse representation, excluding LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
Female characters are sidelined, serving primarily as plot catalysts rather than active agents.
The narrative reinforces homogeneous racial settings and traditionalist social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Foul, twitchy, and deranged sex maniac Johnny Laster comes up with a plan to abduct a lovely young heiress in order to obtain her considerable inheritance.

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