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As the Village Sleeps

Name: As the Village Sleeps
Director: Terry Spears
Released: 2021
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2021

Director

Terry Spears

Runtime

82 minutes

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In 'As the Village Sleeps,' a closed-room horror format is used to explore the breakdown of social order. The film highlights a diverse cast, moving away from uniform casting practices. However, it fails to represent LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities. This lack of specific character arcs and inclusive casting prevents a higher diversity score. The narrative delves into psychological disintegration and power dynamics among characters, but it does not explicitly critique societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does As the Village Sleeps have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. There is no dialogue or character development that questions the idea that everyone is straight.

How does As the Village Sleeps portray gender?

Fair

The movie has a strong female presence in the main cast, which centers around women's roles. This approach might challenge typical male-dominated horror narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is As the Village Sleeps?

Good

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities, such as Shiah Luna and Winnie Du, creating a diverse social landscape within the film.

How does As the Village Sleeps represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline focuses on the breakdown of the family unit and internal conflicts. This shifts away from traditional, stable family portrayals by exploring moral ambiguity.

Does As the Village Sleeps include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with neurodevelopmental conditions or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film showcases a diverse cast that avoids homogeneous casting.
The strong female presence suggests a narrative focused on women's roles.
The cast includes a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender narratives.
There is no inclusion of characters with neurodevelopmental conditions or physical disabilities.
The narrative does not explicitly address systemic social or cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

Sarah plans a birthday weekend at her family home, bringing together an unlikely group of friends and relatives. While playing a mysterious card game, legend becomes reality and they struggle to survive as the living game turns them against each other.

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