
Army of the Damned
2013

Representation Score
Fair
2013
Not RatedDirector
Lou Simon
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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HazMat works mainly within the established horror genre, sticking closely to typical slasher and horror clichés. The film does not aim to challenge social hierarchies or offer nuanced views on identity. Instead, it focuses on the horror plot over any deeper exploration of identity or societal issues. This results in a limited portrayal of diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film includes very few LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. Instead, it focuses on a prank that goes wrong.
The story follows typical horror movie expectations, using traditional gender roles common in horror films without challenging these roles or showing non-traditional power dynamics.
The film does not have many characters of color with significant roles. It seems to stick to the usual mix of characters found in low-budget independent horror movies.
The themes center around a practical joke and a violent breakdown of order. These elements are used as horror triggers rather than critiquing Western institutions.
The film portrays a disturbed young man, potentially using mental health issues as a way to make him seem like a monster. This can lead to negative stereotypes.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The television crew of the "Scary Antics" hidden camera show sets up a disturbed young man for a practical joke, but the joke is on them when heads roll.

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