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Predatory Moon

Name: Predatory Moon
Director: Shiva Rodriguez
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Shiva Rodriguez

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Predatory Moon functions as a conventional horror-thriller that emphasizes procedural investigation over social complexity. The narrative centers on male characters dealing with trauma and animal attacks, leaving little room for exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film leans on established genre clichés, such as the underrepresented 'town drunk,' which may prioritize plot progression over nuanced character development. Without a diverse cast or varied perspectives, the story stays within a narrow, traditional framework. Ultimately, the film lacks the narrative structure needed to challenge social hierarchies or provide meaningful representation across various identity categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Predatory Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to their experiences. The narrative sticks to a traditional investigative format without addressing non-binary or transgender identities.

How does Predatory Moon portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses primarily on male characters, such as the zoologist and the survivor. There are no female characters shown in positions of authority or intellectual roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Predatory Moon?

Limited

The film does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of its characters. The setting and descriptions follow typical Western investigative storylines.

How does Predatory Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines local tragedy and social issues through a underrepresented character. It does not offer a broader critique of institutions or diverse cultural viewpoints.

Does Predatory Moon include disability representation?

Limited

Dean Clout's struggles with addiction and memory loss touch on mental health issues. However, these traits might fall into stereotypical portrayals of substance abuse.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at social exclusion through the character of Dean Clout.
It explores themes of individual trauma and the psychological impact of surviving a crisis.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks gender diversity, focusing almost entirely on male-driven perspectives and authority.
The portrayal of addiction risks falling into social stereotypes rather than deep, character-driven actions.
There is a noticeable absence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Kyle Reading is a zoologist who has been studying wild animal attacks across the country in hopes of finding ways to prevent them. When a young boy is allegedly killed by a bear in Florida, Kyle launches his own investigation. He quickly turns his attention to Dean Clout, the child's uncle, who somehow survived the vicious attack. Dean, infamous for being the town drunk, remembers very little about his brush with the bear. Found unconscious in the woods, he only recalls that he and the boy were left there by a friend who went to run an errand and never came back.

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