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The Chrysalis
Representation Score
4.2/10
Fair
2020
Director
Michael Squid
Runtime
9 minutes
Average Rating
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The Chrysalis is a psychological horror film that emphasizes the tension of biological and mental decay. While it provides visibility for neurocognitive disabilities through its central character, the narrative remains largely conventional. The film lacks engagement with progressive representation, offering no visible LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity. It focuses strictly on the domestic nightmare of a son helping his mother through her cognitive decline. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study of instability without addressing broader social or systemic issues.
Category Breakdown
Does The Chrysalis have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a domestic struggle between a son and his mother. There are no visible LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships in the story.
How does The Chrysalis portray gender?
A female protagonist drives the plot through her battle with dementia. However, her role emphasizes psychological volatility rather than challenging traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Chrysalis?
The narrative provides no information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. There is a complete absence of visible racial diversity.
How does The Chrysalis represent religion and culture?
The story explores themes of caregiving and familial duty within a psychological horror framework. It does not critique religious or systemic institutions.
Does The Chrysalis include disability representation?
The film highlights neurocognitive disabilities by focusing on a character with dementia. It portrays the difficult realities of her aggressive behavior and unusual actions.
Present on Screen
- Highlights neurocognitive disabilities by centering a character with dementia.
- Explores the complex, harrowing realities of neurocognitive decline and caregiving.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Does not provide any information or presence regarding racial or ethnic diversity.
- Does not challenge traditional gender roles or systemic power dynamics.
Official Synopsis
A young man moves in with his mother, a retired entomologist, to assist her battle with dementia. His stay quickly descends into a nightmare as his mother's aggression and strange behavior gives light to something more insidious at play.
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