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The School

The School

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2018

TV-MA

Director

Storm Ashwood

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film highlights a female protagonist who holds a position of authority, providing a basis for gendered ability to act. By portraying a doctor in a survivalist scenario, the story avoids the damsel in distress cliché. However, the narrative follows conventional thriller structures. Without detailed information on racial diversity or multi-layered identities, the film's social impact is limited. The work primarily focuses on a character-driven mystery, offering some subversion through its lead character but lacking clear engagement with social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The School have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a mother searching for her missing child, emphasizing traditional family dynamics. There are no characters representing LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary genders.

How does The School portray gender?

Fair

A female doctor serves as the main character, demonstrating intellectual and physical strength in a dangerous situation. She is not portrayed as a helpless victim but as an active participant in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The School?

Minimal

No specific information is provided about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast, making it difficult to assess representation in this area.

How does The School represent religion and culture?

Fair

The abandoned school might symbolize failed institutions, but the film does not clearly address specific cultural or religious themes.

Does The School include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with disabilities or mental health conditions, focusing instead on the supernatural elements of the story.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead is shown as an intellectual and physically strong character, avoiding the damsel in distress cliché.
  • The protagonist's role as a doctor provides a solid foundation for ability to act in a high-stakes environment.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
  • There is no specific information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.
  • The story does not engage with disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

When a doctor looking for her missing child awakens to find herself in an abandoned school, she must survive the supernatural terror and face her own demons if she is to find the truth about where her son is.

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