
We Summoned a Demon
2017

Representation Score
Limited
2021
Director
Chris McInroy
Runtime
8 minutes
Average Rating
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GUTS employs a surrealist, body-horror premise to explore the anxieties of corporate life. While the protagonist's physical condition provides a unique lens on bodily divergence, the narrative lacks broader social depth. The film's scope is narrow, focusing almost entirely on a singular male character's professional ambitions. This creates a vacuum where diverse identities and perspectives would typically be represented. Ultimately, the work functions more as a genre-bending character study than a piece of socially conscious cinema. It prioritizes absurdity over a diverse or inclusive cast.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's physical condition and career goals.
The story revolves around a male protagonist. There is no information about female or non-binary characters, so the gender perspective is limited.
The provided context does not specify the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. There is no mention of a diverse ensemble or specific racial casting.
The struggle for a promotion highlights a critique of capitalist structures and corporate absurdity. This aligns with a surrealist view of traditional professional institutions.
The protagonist's exposed internal organs serve as a significant physical disability. This central focus departs from typical able-bodied narratives.
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Official Synopsis
A guy with his guts on the outside of his body really wants a promotion.

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