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That House in the Outskirts

Name: That House in the Outskirts
Director: Eugenio Martín
Released: 1980
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

1980

Director

Eugenio Martín

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That House in the Outskirts is a psychological study of repressed history rather than a diverse ensemble piece. It finds its strength in tackling heavy themes of reproductive ability to act and societal pressures of the era. While the film lacks modern multi-layered breadth, particularly regarding racial and LGBTQ+ representation, it uses the horror genre to critique traditional institutions. The tension arises from the protagonist's past defiance of systemic authority. Ultimately, the film's impact comes from its engagement with the moral constraints of its time, even as it remains limited by the homogeneous casting typical of its period.

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Category Breakdown

Does That House in the Outskirts have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a marriage structure that assumes everyone is straight. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships shown.

How does That House in the Outskirts portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a woman's bodily autonomy and her past reproductive choices. Her actions challenge the typical passive wife stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That House in the Outskirts?

Limited

Set in Madrid, the film features a mostly homogeneous Spanish cast. It offers limited depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity.

How does That House in the Outskirts represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques strict religious and state-controlled morality by focusing on an illegal abortion. It explores the clash between past defiance and current societal expectations.

Does That House in the Outskirts include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Engages deeply with themes of female bodily autonomy and reproductive ability to act.
Provides a meaningful critique of restrictive religious and state-controlled morality.
Challenges traditional domestic clichés through the protagonist's psychological struggle.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
Features a largely homogeneous cast with limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Offers no discernible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young girl's husband rents a lovely home just outside of Madrid so she can spend the last three months of her pregnancy in peace and luxury. Unfortunately, just as they arrive at the home, the girl realizes that it is the place where she had secretly had an illegal abortion some years before.

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