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Elevator

Name: Elevator
Director: Stig Svendsen
Released: 2013
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Stig Svendsen

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Elevator operates as a traditional survival thriller, emphasizing high-tension scenarios rather than social commentary. The narrative centers on a ticking bomb, driving character interactions through primal survival instincts rather than identity-focused exploration. The film does not intentionally disrupt social hierarchies or provide layered character arcs. It adheres to established genre conventions, focusing on situational crises rather than critiquing systemic power structures. Ultimately, the production prioritizes suspense mechanics. It does not offer a platform for progressive social values or challenge traditional demographic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Elevator have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a survivalist scenario where time is running out. There is no clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Elevator portray gender?

Fair

The film features a group of nine characters following typical thriller patterns. The story revolves around the threat of an explosive device rather than exploring gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Elevator?

Fair

The film includes a diverse cast of actors. However, the casting seems to follow conventional patterns without challenging historical norms.

How does Elevator represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is set in a classic closed-room survival situation. It does not explicitly address anti-Western, anti-capitalist, or secularist themes.

Does Elevator include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The diverse cast of nine characters provides a foundation for potential demographic diversity.
The high-tension survivalist framework creates a focused, singular conflict.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentionality in exploring complex, layered character identities.
The narrative fails to engage with or critique broader cultural or systemic institutions.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being represented.

Official Synopsis

Nine people are stuck in an elevator. One of them has a ticking bomb that can't be defused. The other eight will do anything to survive. There is no escape and no promise of rescue. As the tension in the elevator mounts the unthinkable soon becomes the only reasonable solution.

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