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The Hours Till Daylight

The Hours Till Daylight

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Jon García

Runtime

84 minutes

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The Hours Till Daylight is a conventional supernatural thriller that emphasizes generational trauma and the preservation of the family unit against a malevolent force. While the film highlights a female-centric survival narrative, it remains rooted in demographic homogeneity. Casting and thematic elements focus on Caucasian-centric storytelling and traditional Western domestic values. The film does not engage in the deconstruction of social hierarchies or promote multi-layered identities, resulting in a traditional cinematic approach.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hours Till Daylight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender roles.

How does The Hours Till Daylight portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a female-led survival narrative, highlighting women's ability to drive the plot. However, the character dynamics follow traditional genre clichés rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hours Till Daylight?

Limited

The cast is predominantly made up of Caucasian actors, with little diversity in terms of race and ethnicity. The narrative does not challenge conventional social structures through diverse casting.

How does The Hours Till Daylight represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western values concerning family lineage and the sanctity of home. It presents a clear moral binary rather than exploring more nuanced cultural perspectives.

Does The Hours Till Daylight include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no exploration of neurodivergence as a central narrative component.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a platform for women's leadership in a survival narrative

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender gender expressions
  • Homogeneous casting with limited racial and ethnic diversity
  • No characters with disabilities or neurodivergence
  • Adheres to traditional Western values without exploring diverse cultural perspectives

Official Synopsis

Marco Vasquez and his family have seen tragedy and despair throughout their lives at the hands of an evil entity. Now that Marco is about to start a family of his own, he is forced to return to his childhood home where it all began to put a stop to it once and for all.

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