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Darker Than Night

Name: Darker Than Night
Director: Henry Bedwell
Released: 2014
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2014

Director

Henry Bedwell

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Darker Than Night operates as a traditional horror film, sticking to well-known genre conventions. Its main strength is the female-centric narrative, which shifts the focus away from male-dominated horror stories. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The absence of racial diversity, LGBTQ+ characters, and disability representation means it does not challenge broader societal norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Darker Than Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on four women dealing with supernatural threats. There is no indication of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Darker Than Night portray gender?

Fair

The film emphasizes a female-driven narrative where women play key roles. However, it does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Darker Than Night?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no visible non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Darker Than Night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses the typical haunted house cliché, focusing on external evil rather than exploring diverse cultural or secular themes.

Does Darker Than Night include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not depict neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

The film centers around a female-led narrative, giving women prominent roles in the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity among its cast.
It does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The story does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When four women move into an old house left by one woman's aunt, strange things begin to happen. Bizarre voices, visions of ghosts, and mysterious noises lead them to discover the darkest powers of evil and a horror and agony beyond terror.

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