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The House

Name: The House
Director: Reinert Kiil
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Reinert Kiil

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The House (2016) is a traditional period thriller that emphasizes atmospheric tension and survival over social commentary. It relies heavily on established historical archetypes of wartime conflict, particularly the friction between German and Norwegian soldiers. While the film introduces ethnic distinctions through different European nationalities, it remains within a narrow historical framework. The narrative does not intentionally subvert social hierarchies or engage with multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the film serves as a localized, claustrophobic horror piece. It stays within the conventional boundaries of its genre, offering little in the way of progressive representation or diverse character perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. The story focuses solely on the geopolitical and military aspects of World War II.

How does The House portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male-dominated military structure. There are no female characters or roles that challenge traditional male leadership, as the cast consists entirely of male actors.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The House?

Fair

The conflict involves soldiers from different European countries, specifically Germany and Norway. However, it does not feature significant racial diversity or non-white casts.

How does The House represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows conventional wartime thriller themes. It does not deconstruct Western institutions or promote secular or anti-capitalist viewpoints.

Does The House include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a multi-national perspective through the lens of European wartime enmity.
Utilizes a specific historical setting to drive narrative tension.

Limited or Absent

Lacks women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender representation within the cast.
Does not explore multi-layered identities or subvert traditional social hierarchies.
Fails to include non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Two German soldiers has taken a Norwegian soldier as prisoner, during one of the cold Scandianvian winter nights during WW2. They are thankful that they find a lonely house out in the wilderness, but the houses aren't that cozy after all.

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