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Sensation

Name: Sensation
Director: Brian Grant
Released: 1994
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1994

Director

Brian Grant

Runtime

102 minutes

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The film operates as a traditional thriller from the mid-90s. It centers a female protagonist with supernatural abilities but follows a predictable narrative structure. The story adheres to conventional thriller clichés without challenging social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sensation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The story focuses on a single protagonist and a killer, typical of a thriller.

How does Sensation portray gender?

Fair

Lila is portrayed as a character with intellectual and supernatural abilities. However, her storyline as a target may reinforce the 'woman in peril' cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sensation?

Minimal

The available information provides insufficient details to determine the racial composition of the cast. No specific details regarding multicultural dynamics are present.

How does Sensation represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film is set in an academic environment that upholds Western social norms. There is no critique of religion, capitalism, or traditional institutions.

Does Sensation include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's ability to see into the past is a unique trait but it is unclear if this ability is meaningful or just a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist, Lila, who possesses intellectual and supernatural abilities.

Limited or Absent

The narrative risks reinforcing the 'woman in peril' cliché by making the lead a target.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
The story relies on conventional thriller clichés rather than deconstructing social or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Lila a college student discovers a latent ability to see into the past. When a professor hires her for some psychological tests she becomes the target of the killer of the woman she sees in her dreams.

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