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Extinction

Name: Extinction
Director: Adam Spinks
Released: 2014
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2014

Director

Adam Spinks

Runtime

100 minutes

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Extinction operates as a typical survival thriller. The narrative emphasizes the immediate physical danger from prehistoric predators rather than exploring complex sociological themes or diverse identities. The film leans heavily on conventional adventure clichés. Women hold key scientific roles, but the overall narrative does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or explore characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Extinction have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot centers around survivalist thriller elements rather than identity-focused exploration.

How does Extinction portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play important roles in high-stakes scientific positions. However, the story adheres to traditional adventure clichés without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Extinction?

Fair

Set in the Amazon, the cast does not reflect a non-white majority. There are no characters of color who take a leading role in the story.

How does Extinction represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on physical threats from prehistoric predators. It does not critique Western culture or deconstruct traditional social structures.

Does Extinction include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features female leads in high-stakes scientific roles.
Uses a diverse setting in the Amazon rainforest.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
No actively leading characters of color or diverse casting.
Little focus on complex sociological or cultural themes.

Official Synopsis

Deep in the Amazon jungle a group of scientists are on a dangerous mission. When their guide suddenly abandons them, they find themselves in a savage and hostile environment. However, things turn deadly when they find they are in the middle of a hunting ground for a pack of prehistoric predators long thought extinct.

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