
Mad World
2018

2012
Director
Luke Scott
Runtime
21 minutes
Average Rating
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Tommy, a dogged lab tech of industrial food who, though once known in the business as "The Apostate", seems to have rededicated himself to producing scientifically engineered meat. A film about a dystopian future rife with genetic engineering, corporate corruption of government and rampant infection, is really about Tommy’s loneliness and the at-home experiment he conducts.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit evidence of queer identities or non-heteronormative relationships. While the protagonist's loneliness is a central theme, there is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ characters.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male protagonist named Tommy. There is insufficient evidence to suggest the film proactively subverts traditional gender hierarchies or features significant female roles.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative focuses on industrial food and genetic engineering rather than demographic composition. There is no confirmed evidence of a non-white majority cast or diverse ethnic representation.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film excels by critiquing Western institutions and industrial hegemony. Its dystopian setting provides a strong framework for anti-establishment and anti-capitalist narratives.
Disability Representation
Themes of isolation and at-home experimentation may hint at neurodivergent traits. However, there is no specific confirmation of characters with diagnosed disabilities or agency.
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AI Analysis
Loom is a character-driven science fiction piece that prioritizes systemic critique over identity-based representation. The film finds its strength in deconstructing corporate and government corruption within a dystopian landscape. While the narrative architecture supports progressive themes regarding institutional instability, it lacks visible diversity in terms of race, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities. The focus remains heavily on the individual experience of the male protagonist. Ultimately, the film functions more as a sociological study of power and isolation than a diverse ensemble piece, resulting in a moderate overall diversity score.

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