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Beyond Paranormal

Name: Beyond Paranormal
Director: Matteo Ribaudo
Released: 2021
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Matteo Ribaudo

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Beyond Paranormal primarily functions as a critique of digital-age narcissism. The film stands out by giving the protagonist Lily a significant role in driving the plot, avoiding the cliché of the passive female lead. However, the narrative remains tied to conventional interpersonal dynamics, with the male character serving as a stabilizer to female volatility. Ultimately, the film lacks depth in addressing diverse identities, disability, or non-straight-centered perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond Paranormal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Lily and her boyfriend. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Beyond Paranormal portray gender?

Fair

Lily plays a significant role in driving the plot, showcasing strong women's ability to drive the story. However, the male character's role as a stabilizing force maintains traditional gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond Paranormal?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Beyond Paranormal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques Western digital culture and the pursuit of social capital, shifting focus from traditional religious frameworks to existential and chaotic themes.

Does Beyond Paranormal include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities portrayed through a lens of lived experience. The narrative does not address these themes.

Present on Screen

The protagonist exhibits a significant role in driving the story and ambition, avoiding the cliché of the passive female lead.
The film provides a compelling critique of modern Western digital culture and the pursuit of social capital.

Limited or Absent

The character dynamics rely on traditional gender roles, with the male character serving as a reactive stabilizer.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability.
The story focuses on genre-specific horror rather than identity-based the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

Official Synopsis

Aspiring influencer Box Girl Lily will risk anything for fans, including the sanity of her long-suffering boyfriend. Promoting her next project, she receives a mysterious statue. Desperate for likes, she recruits him to capture her own possession. The social media-crazed couple get more than they can bargain for when she calls upon powers that are beyond paranormal.

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