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Crony

Name: Crony
Director: Abhilash Shetty
Released: 2017
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

Abhilash Shetty

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Crony is a localized psychological horror-thriller that focuses on the digital afterlife and the social implications of grief. The narrative tension arises from the act of unfriending a deceased individual, centered around individual psychological experiences. Since the story revolves around the relationship between two male characters, it lacks a broad range of identity-based representation. There is no indication of intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or disrupts traditional social hierarchies. Overall, the film remains neutral, prioritizing modern digital sociology over systemic critiques or diverse character exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Crony have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the film. The narrative does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Crony portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on the relationship between two male characters, Aarav and Ricky. There is no mention of female characters or subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Crony?

Fair

Names like Aarav and Ricky suggest a South Asian context, but the film’s broader ethnic diversity and casting choices are not confirmed.

How does Crony represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores modern digital mourning and social media etiquette. It does not explicitly address religious morality or institutional critiques.

Does Crony include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions as central character traits.

Present on Screen

The premise provides a unique perspective on modern digital sociology and the etiquette of social media mourning.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, women's ability to drive the story, or characters with disabilities.
The narrative scope is limited to a specific male-centric relationship, missing opportunities for broader multi-layered exploration.

Official Synopsis

Aarav decides to remove his deceased friend Ricky from his social media list. However, soon after, a series of strange events begin to occur.

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