
Extremity
2018

2017
Director
Richard Stringham
Runtime
128 minutes
Average Rating
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Morgan, a troubled, drug-addled teen, must deal with her crazy grandma and a psycho caller when her father leaves her home alone. As the calls keep coming in, a paranoid Morgan is forced to face some of her worst fears and inner demons when she believes everyone she knows is either plotting against her - or trying to kill her.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit mention of queer identities or non-cisnormative narratives. While the themes of paranoia could allow for identity exploration, no evidence of LGBTQ+ presence is provided.
Gender Representation
Morgan serves as a high-agency female lead navigating survival without paternal support. The presence of a grandmother suggests a complex domestic hierarchy, though its empowering nature is unclear.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story explores domestic dysfunction and substance use, which may critique traditional family stability. However, it is unclear if these are systemic critiques or standard horror tropes.
Disability Representation
The protagonist's paranoia and troubled state suggest a focus on mental health struggles. It remains uncertain if she is granted agency or if her condition is a mere plot device.
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AI Analysis
Close Calls functions primarily as a psychological horror centered on individual tension rather than systemic or intersectional representation. The narrative focuses on a single protagonist's internal struggle and immediate survival threats. While the film avoids traditional gender hierarchies by removing the father from the domestic equation, it lacks broader social or cultural depth. The focus remains on genre-driven tropes like substance use and psychological instability. Without data on the cast's racial or ethnic makeup, the film's ability to represent diverse backgrounds cannot be determined. It appears to prioritize personal terror over social commentary.

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