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Beneath

Name: Beneath
Director: Larry Fessenden
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2013

Not Rated

Director

Larry Fessenden

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This survival horror film prioritizes genre clichés over social exploration. The narrative centers on a group of high school seniors facing a biological threat, keeping the scope narrow and traditional. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse identities. It adheres to conventional casting patterns and character archetypes, offering little in the way of systemic critique or diverse representation. Ultimately, the film operates within a standard survivalist framework, leaving social hierarchies and diverse lived experiences largely unexamined.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beneath have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There is no engagement with non-straight relationships or queer themes.

How does Beneath portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play a central role in the survival struggle but often fall into the peril archetype. The film does not actively challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beneath?

Limited

The cast lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity. The narrative focuses on a homogeneous group of adolescents rather than a diverse ensemble.

How does Beneath represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story functions as a standard survivalist narrative. It does not critique Western institutions, religion, or social structures.

Does Beneath include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are portrayed. Character arcs focus on physical survival against predators rather than navigating disability.

Present on Screen

Female characters are central to the core survival struggle.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The film fails to portray characters with disabilities.
Gender roles follow traditional horror archetypes rather than subverting them.

Official Synopsis

Six high school seniors celebrating with day's excursion find themselves on rowboat attacked by man-eating fish and must decide who must be sacrificed as they fight their way back to shore.

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