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The Outing

Name: The Outing
Director: Tom Daley
Released: 1987
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1987

Director

Tom Daley

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a conventional 1980s horror piece centered on a group of high schoolers encountering a supernatural threat. It follows established genre structures without attempting to disrupt social or identity-based hierarchies. Representation across the board is minimal or unquantified, leaning into the homogeneous casting and archetypal character roles common to its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Outing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities. While horror often explores themes of otherness, there are no specific queer characters mentioned.

How does The Outing portray gender?

Fair

The narrative relies on typical 1980s teenage stereotypes. It is unclear if the film challenges gender norms or simply uses traditional archetypes like the 'final girl.'

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Outing?

Limited

The cast composition is unspecified. The film does not provide evidence of a diverse cast, which is common in many 1980s genre films.

How does The Outing represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on youthful rebellion against institutional authority. There is no indication of a broader critique of religious or cultural structures.

Does The Outing include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The premise uses classic horror elements of youthful rebellion and trespassing to create tension.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
The narrative appears to rely on traditional gender stereotypes rather than challenging established hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A group of high schoolers decide to stay in a natural museum after closing hours, but a newly acquired and mysterious lamp hiding a deadly force will turn the fun into horror.

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