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Double Negative

Name: Double Negative
Director: George Bloomfield
Released: 1980
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1980

Director

George Bloomfield

Runtime

96 minutes

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Double Negative operates as a conventional psychological thriller centered on individual trauma and revenge. The narrative emphasizes a personal character study over any broader systemic critiques. The film relies on established genre clichés, such as the male-driven vendetta and the female victim, limiting its exploration of gendered ability to act. It lacks multi-layered identity and diverse casting details. While the protagonist's mental state introduces themes of disability, the film does not provide evidence of progressive empowerment.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Negative have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on a traditional marriage.

How does Double Negative portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist seeking revenge. A female character sets off the plot, but she has little control over what happens to them and mainly serves as a victim.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Negative?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the racial composition of the cast or setting. No evidence of diverse casting or racialized power dynamics is present.

How does Double Negative represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows traditional Western narrative structures focused on vengeance. It does not explore themes that challenge conventional social or religious institutions.

Does Double Negative include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's mental struggles introduce themes related to neurodivergence. However, it is unclear whether this provides real power or just follows a typical unreliable narrator cliché.

Present on Screen

The film explores themes of mental health through the protagonist's psychological struggles.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and representation of non-straight-centered identities.
Female characters lack ability to act, serving primarily as plot catalysts rather than active participants.
The story follows traditional Western structures without exploring broader cultural or systemic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.

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