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The Device
Representation Score
2.9/10
Limited
2014
NRDirector
Jeremy Berg
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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The film operates within the standard framework of independent science fiction horror, emphasizing character-driven tension and suspense. It relies heavily on traditional genre clichés, such as the male character serving as a catalyst for conflict, which reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. The production lacks the intentionality needed for complex, multi-layered character studies, focusing instead on a homogeneous, conventional family dynamic.
Category Breakdown
Does The Device have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a sibling bond and a marriage, without showing any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or relationships. It follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight and cisgender.
How does The Device portray gender?
Abby and Rebecca, the protagonists, drive the plot through their family responsibilities. However, the central conflict is caused by a husband's obsession, following typical genre patterns.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Device?
The story follows a typical Western family structure. There is no evidence of diverse racial backgrounds or casting in this independent thriller.
How does The Device represent religion and culture?
Themes of grief and family duty are universal and not tied to any specific ideology. The setting and plot reinforce traditional views on inheritance and family.
Does The Device include disability representation?
Psychological distress and nightmares arise from supernatural elements. There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being central to the characters' stories.
Present on Screen
- The film centers on the roles of its two main female characters.
- It explores universal themes of grief and family tragedy.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative relies on traditional gender and heterosexual structures.
- The casting and story lack evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
- There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical disability.
Official Synopsis
Abby and Rebecca reunite to spread their mother's ashes at the family lake house, and uncover the nefarious object that divided them years earlier.
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