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Blight

Name: Blight
Director: Jeff Van Gerwen
Released: 2022
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2022

TV-14

Director

Jeff Van Gerwen

Runtime

75 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blight functions primarily as a genre-driven horror-drama that prioritizes suspense and environmental instability over social commentary. The plot centers on Logan's return and the subsequent chaos of earthquakes and power outages, serving as a catalyst for tension rather than a vehicle for demographic exploration. While the film provides a focused perspective through its female protagonist, it lacks the necessary detail to determine if this representation is subversive or merely functional. The absence of information regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities results in a narrative that feels demographically unverified. Ultimately, the film operates within traditional genre constraints. It focuses on character-driven tension and situational horror without providing clear evidence of systemic deconstruction or progressive identity-based subtext.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. There is no indication that the film addresses assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Blight portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist named Logan, highlighting the female experience. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blight?

Minimal

The narrative does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast. The cultural context remains unspecified without data supporting diverse casting.

How does Blight represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores the disruption of social rituals and domestic normalcy through a chaotic welcome home party. It examines the fragility of social stability.

Does Blight include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative focuses on environmental stressors instead.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, providing a focused lens on Logan's experience.
The narrative uses environmental instability to drive interpersonal tension and situational drama.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks verifiable representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of characters navigating disability or neurodivergent experiences.
The narrative does not clearly challenge traditional gender roles or social norms.

Official Synopsis

One year ago, Logan mysteriously disappears while on a camping trip. Her welcome home party is thrown into chaos with a series of mysterious earthquakes and power outages.

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