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The Recall

Name: The Recall
Director: Mauro Borrelli
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Mauro Borrelli

Runtime

91 minutes

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The film operates as a conventional science fiction horror piece that prioritizes genre mechanics over social commentary. The narrative structure focuses on a group of friends facing an alien invasion, keeping the focus on survival rather than identity exploration. Because the film adheres to established cinematic expectations for the genre, it lacks intentionality in addressing overlapping aspects of identity or challenging social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Recall have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on an external existential threat and does not explore queer identities. There are no narratives or critiques related to gender identity beyond the assumption that everyone is cisgender.

How does The Recall portray gender?

Fair

The film follows traditional survival horror conventions. Women do not significantly drive the plot through intellectual or physical strength, reinforcing conventional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Recall?

Fair

The setting implies a potentially homogeneous group of friends. There is no indication of diverse racial backgrounds or characters of color taking a leading role to challenge Anglo-centric norms.

How does The Recall represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a traditional Western setting focused on individual survival. It does not prioritize secular themes or deconstruct Western institutions, adhering to standard horror clichés.

Does The Recall include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established science fiction and horror genre frameworks.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality in exploring overlapping aspects of identity or social hierarchies.
The film relies on conventional survival clichés rather than subverting social hierarchies.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+, racial, and disability groups.

Official Synopsis

When five friends vacation at a remote lake house, they expect nothing less then a good time, unaware that Earth is under attack by an alien invasion and mass-abductions.

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