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The Basement

Name: The Basement
Director: László Illés, Vozo Zoltán Végh
Released: 2017
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

László Illés, Vozo Zoltán Végh

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Basement functions primarily as a genre-driven horror film that emphasizes established clichés over social commentary. While the international student premise introduces a base level of racial and ethnic diversity, the film does not use identity as a central narrative driver. The production leans heavily on standard horror elements, such as 'evil spirits' and 'abandoned basements.' This focus on individual survival and genre conventions limits the depth of its representation of various identities. Overall, the film offers moderate ethnic inclusion but lacks the complexity needed to challenge traditional social hierarchies or provide significant representation for other underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Basement have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It features a séance with international students but does not delve into queer themes.

How does The Basement portray gender?

Fair

The film has a gender-integrated cast, including actors like Caroline Boulton and Gera Marina. However, the horror genre often relies on traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Basement?

Fair

The international student premise creates a multicultural cast, including actors like Tom Nguyen. However, the extent to which these characters play key roles in driving the story is unclear.

How does The Basement represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a secular séance, avoiding traditional religious morality. However, the setting and plot elements align closely with typical Western horror conventions.

Does The Basement include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The international student premise promotes a multicultural cast.
The cast includes diverse performers such as Tom Nguyen.
The use of a secular séance avoids singular religious morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation.
Narrative structures rely on traditional gendered archetypes.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities.
The story adheres to conventional Western horror clichés.

Official Synopsis

A group of international students explores a basement that has been abandoned for years. But what starts off as an exploratory séance ends in bloody mayhem when a malicious entity is summoned.

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