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Abbey Grace

Name: Abbey Grace
Director: Stephen Durham
Released: 2016
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Stephen Durham

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Abbey Grace is a psychological horror film that emphasizes themes of grief and neurodivergence. The plot is driven by the intersection of family responsibilities and mental health issues. While the film offers meaningful engagement with disability through Ben's character, it remains limited in its broader social scope. The narrative seems to rely on traditional horror formulas rather than a critical look at societal structures. Ultimately, the film lacks depth in addressing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on domestic trauma and individual psychological states.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abbey Grace have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no indication of characters with non-cisgender identities.

How does Abbey Grace portray gender?

Fair

Stacy is the main character and drives the plot forward. However, her role revolves around traditional domestic duties and caring for her family.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abbey Grace?

Minimal

There is no information available about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the actors in the film. Therefore, the racial makeup of the cast is unknown.

How does Abbey Grace represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into the weight of family obligations and psychological conflicts. It may challenge the idea of the home being a sanctuary through a hidden, unsettling truth.

Does Abbey Grace include disability representation?

Good

The story focuses on Ben, a character dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder and agoraphobia. This provides a platform to explore neurodivergence and invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film highlights neurodivergent experiences by featuring a character with OCD and agoraphobia.
The female protagonist, Stacy, plays a significant role in driving the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation or critiques of heteronormativity.
Gender roles are traditional, emphasizing female domesticity and caretaking.
There is a lack of information about racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.

Official Synopsis

When Stacy's mom dies, Stacey puts her life and career on hold and returns to her childhood home to take care of her OCD agorophobic brother Ben who hasn't been out of the house for 23 years only to find out the house they grew up in harbors a disturbing secret.

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