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Spid

Name: Spid
Director: Alejo Barbaza, Mervine Aquino
Released: 2019
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Alejo Barbaza, Mervine Aquino

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Spid functions as a conventional action thriller, relying on standard genre elements rather than exploring multi-layered themes. The narrative focuses on a single male protagonist, reinforcing traditional gender roles. The use of sensory impairment as a plot device highlights the epidemic as a mechanical challenge for the hero rather than a study of lived experiences. Overall, the film lacks specific representation of diverse racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ identities, focusing instead on the mechanics of a sci-fi hitman mission.

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Category Breakdown

Does Spid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a sci-fi epidemic and a hitman's mission.

How does Spid portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a retiring hitman, a role typically associated with masculinity. This focus on a single male protagonist reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Spid?

Fair

There are no specific details about the racial makeup of the cast. The story uses universal themes related to a global epidemic and drug trade without emphasizing racial dynamics.

How does Spid represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows typical action storylines where the protagonist navigates a corrupt system. It emphasizes personal justice over a critique of systemic issues.

Does Spid include disability representation?

Minimal

A sensory impairment is used as a sci-fi plot device rather than a detailed look at disability. There is no indication of characters having significant control over their lives independent of the epidemic.

Present on Screen

The sci-fi concept of a sensory delay provides a unique, high-concept idea for the action genre.

Limited or Absent

The story relies heavily on traditional male clichés and individualistic solutions.
Sensory impairment is used as a plot device rather than a nuanced depiction of disability.
The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In the midst of a global epidemic that causes a delay of sight from sound, a retiring hitman must honor one last mission: eliminate the city's biggest supplier of spid, a potent drug that syncs one's senses.

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