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The Super

Name: The Super
Director: Stephan Rick
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Stephan Rick

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Super is a typical psychological thriller that relies on well-known genre clichés. The story focuses on individual obsession and predatory behavior, avoiding challenges to social hierarchies or exploration of diverse identities. While the New York setting offers potential for diverse character studies, the film remains focused on a single, homogeneous character arc. It prioritizes the psychological breakdown of a male protagonist over diverse cultural representations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Super have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional structure that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. It does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities.

How does The Super portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male character's obsession with a female character, creating a power imbalance rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Super?

Limited

The main cast seems to consist mostly of characters from similar backgrounds, lacking diversity in terms of race or ethnicity. The urban setting is not used to explore diverse identities.

How does The Super represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot focuses on the psychological journey of a character rather than critiquing societal structures. It emphasizes individual issues over broader cultural themes.

Does The Super include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses psychological thriller clichés to propel its narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity among its main characters.
The narrative depends on traditional, predatory gender dynamics without challenging them.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story does not address systemic cultural critiques or diverse identities.

Official Synopsis

A man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.

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