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Visions

Name: Visions
Director: Luigi Cecinelli
Released: 2009
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2009

Director

Luigi Cecinelli

Runtime

108 minutes

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Visions follows a traditional horror and procedural thriller format. The narrative heavily relies on established genre archetypes, such as the sadistic serial killer and the traumatized protagonist, without delving into diverse social identities. The film's structure centers on the mechanics of a criminal investigation. While it highlights a character's psychological journey, the broader character dynamics remain rooted in conventional gender and institutional roles. Overall, the film operates as a standard genre piece. It lacks the representation or subversion of social hierarchies needed for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Visions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The storyline revolves around psychological trauma and a criminal investigation involving a psychiatrist and a journalist.

How does Visions portray gender?

Fair

Male characters lead the main investigation, including the psychiatrist and a boy. The female journalist, Hope, supports the investigation by providing crucial information.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Visions?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the ethnic or racial composition of the cast. The film appears to follow conventional casting models typical of the horror genre.

How does Visions represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to standard Western institutions like the police and psychiatry. It follows a traditional path of pursuing justice without questioning social norms or religious frameworks.

Does Visions include disability representation?

Fair

Matthew's psychological state and visions are central to the plot. However, there is a risk of using his mental state primarily as a tool for the investigation.

Present on Screen

Matthew's unique psychological experience drives the central plot.
The narrative emphasizes the ability to act of a character dealing with neurodivergence or trauma.

Limited or Absent

The film leans on traditional gender roles, with male characters leading the main investigation.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
The narrative risks using a character's mental state primarily as a plot device.

Official Synopsis

A Police SWAT troop is entering an abandoned factory where a sadistic serial killer named 'The Spider' detained his victims. The entire squad is massacred and for Doctor Leemen, psychiatrist and profiler, is the last unbearable defeat. So, he decide to leave the case and return to his ancient work in a Psychiatric clinic for teenagers. Here he treats Matthew, a sensible and introvert boy that awakes from a coma, who begins to have visions about the crimes of 'The Spider'. Matt and his friend Nick contact Hope, a young journalist that investigate about Spider's murders. Matching Hope's knowledge and Matthew's visions, they have the elements to resolve the case. Studying Matthew's visions and nightmares, they follow the killer's death's spiral from the beginning to the unavoidable face to face that hides a terrible secret.

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