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Rising

Name: Rising
Director: Dylan Doornbos Hayes
Released: 2020
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2020

Director

Dylan Doornbos Hayes

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rising (2020) functions as a conventional horror film that emphasizes atmospheric tension over social commentary. The narrative centers on the psychological experience of isolation within a domestic setting. While the film disrupts the expectation of domestic stability, it lacks the demographic breadth or multi-layered complexity necessary for a higher score. It primarily operates within established horror frameworks. Ultimately, the film focuses on individual vulnerability rather than systemic or identity-based critiques, resulting in a neutral profile across most diversity metrics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rising have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story remains neutral, neither affirming nor challenging straight-centered structures.

How does Rising portray gender?

Fair

The film features a traditional sibling relationship between an older sister and a younger brother. The focus on the brother's psychological distress deviates from typical action-oriented masculine clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rising?

Fair

No information is available about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast or characters. There is no assessment of racial diversity or representation.

How does Rising represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges the idea of the home as a safe haven by transforming a domestic space into a place of fear. This aligns with trends that question the perceived safety of traditional environments.

Does Rising include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's discomfort seems to stem from a psychological reaction to environmental horror rather than a depiction of neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

The film explores emotional vulnerability through a male protagonist, moving away from standard masculine clichés.
The narrative effectively challenges the concept of the home as a safe sanctuary.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit multi-layered complexity or demographic diversity.
There is no visible representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

A kid begs to stay home while his older sister runs to the store. After she leaves, he wishes he would have gone because he doesn’t feel comfortable being at home in the dark as strange things start to happen...

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