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Open Graves

Name: Open Graves
Director: Álvaro de Armiñán
Released: 2009
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2009

Director

Álvaro de Armiñán

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Open Graves adheres closely to the established conventions of horror and thriller genres. The story emphasizes survivalist themes and individual ability to act, avoiding deeper characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film relies on traditional social structures, such as heterosexual relationships and a uniform social group. This lack of diversity prevents the film from challenging or subverting established cultural norms. Ultimately, the work functions as a conventional genre piece. It lacks the intentionality needed to explore diverse identities or provide broader social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Open Graves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Jason and Erica. It does not include characters with non-binary genders or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Open Graves portray gender?

Fair

Jason drives the plot through his survivalist decisions, while Erica supports him. The film follows typical gender roles found in horror movies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Open Graves?

Limited

The cast seems to be made up of a homogeneous group of surfers. There is no indication of racial diversity or the use of non-human species as metaphors.

How does Open Graves represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around individual actions and a supernatural curse. It does not address broader cultural or systemic critiques of Western institutions.

Does Open Graves include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative centers on sudden physical trauma and graphic deaths. It does not feature characters with neurodivergence or chronic disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear, focused narrative centered on a central romantic pairing.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity among its main characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
The narrative fails to include characters with neurodivergence or visible disabilities.
The story does not engage with broader cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

One day, Jason finds an unusual board game called Mamba. When his surfer friends start to play, the games unleashes its deadly curse, killing the losers in a gruesome fashion. Supposedly it will grant the winner a wish. As his companions die off, Jason decides that the only way he can reverse the tragedy is by continuing to play. With his girlfriend, Erica, Jason rolls the dice and hopes to make his wish before one of them suffers a horrible fate.

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