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Contactee

Contactee

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2021

Director

Vincent Caldoni

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New Showbiz Analysis

Contactee primarily adheres to the established conventions of science fiction and psychological thrillers. The narrative centers on individual psychological experiences and the breakdown of professional boundaries, rather than disrupting social hierarchies. While the cast list suggests some basic racial inclusion, the film lacks deeper multi-layered complexity. Representation feels functional to the genre rather than a deliberate effort to deconstruct cultural norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Contactee have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities. While there are opportunities for exploring complex relationships, no specific LGBTQ+ themes are addressed.

How does Contactee portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male therapist and a female patient, following typical gender roles found in psychological dramas. There is no clear indication that the film challenges traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Contactee?

Limited

The cast includes diverse names, suggesting some racial inclusion. However, race is not a central theme in the plot or used to challenge historical norms.

How does Contactee represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set in a mountain cabin, the film removes characters from traditional Western institutions. While subjective morality is explored, the film does not explicitly critique capitalism, patriotism, or Western dominance.

Does Contactee include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address characters dealing with neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Mental health is not a central element of character development or ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • The cast list indicates some racial diversity among the ensemble.
  • The remote setting provides a unique environment detached from traditional Western institutions.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narratives.
  • Gender dynamics follow conventional patterns without challenging power hierarchies.
  • Race and ethnicity are not utilized as central thematic drivers in the plot.

Official Synopsis

A therapist, won over by tales of abduction, absconds with his patient to a cabin in the mountains to document the phenomenon, but tangling with an otherworldly intelligence proves more dangerous than they could have ever foreseen.

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