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Beast Mode

Name: Beast Mode
Director: Chris W. Freeman, Spain Willingham
Released: 2020
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2020

TV-MA

Director

Chris W. Freeman, Spain Willingham

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Beast Mode functions primarily as a genre-driven horror-comedy focused on supernatural chaos. The narrative structure prioritizes the individualistic struggle of a failing producer over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. The film's themes revolve around professional desperation and the corruptive nature of ambition. It lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or systemic social commentary. Ultimately, the work operates within traditional genre clichés rather than using its setting or characters to explore diverse identities or institutional critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beast Mode have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities and does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on horror-comedy themes centered on individual survival.

How does Beast Mode portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a Hollywood producer, a role traditionally associated with male power. There is no indication that women play a significant role in driving the story or challenge traditional masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beast Mode?

Limited

Set in diverse Los Angeles, the plot focuses on a single protagonist's struggles. There is no specific evidence of diverse casts breaking the mold of Hollywood homogeneity.

How does Beast Mode represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a traditional cautionary tale about ambition and capitalism. It does not explicitly frame Western institutions through an identity-politics lens.

Does Beast Mode include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence that neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions are central to the character arcs or used to represent ability to act.

Present on Screen

The film uses a high-concept horror-comedy premise to explore the dark side of professional ambition.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional deconstruction of social hierarchies or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The focus on a singular protagonist limits the opportunity for diverse ensemble storytelling.
The story does not engage with systemic power dynamics or identity-based critiques.

Official Synopsis

After accidentally killing his lead star, a has-been hollywood producer turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal that unleashes a band of bloodthirsty, shape-shifting, ferocious beasts on LA.

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