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Atelophobia

Name: Atelophobia
Director: Joe Lujan
Released: 2015
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2015

Director

Joe Lujan

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Atelophobia serves as a psychological critique of social hierarchies and the pressures of aesthetic conformity. It transforms a underrepresented character into a dominant, destructive force. The film lacks explicit markers regarding race or sexual orientation. It focuses on critiquing social perfectionism and the trauma of exclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Atelophobia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not explicitly mention LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The story focuses on social hierarchies and aesthetic standards.

How does Atelophobia portray gender?

Fair

Meredith challenges traditional gender roles by taking control through violent actions. However, the story remains confined to a female-dominated social sphere, which might reinforce gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Atelophobia?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Atelophobia represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes Western ideals of beauty and social perfectionism. It highlights imperfection as a reality, challenging conventional social standards and superficiality.

Does Atelophobia include disability representation?

Fair

The theme of atelophobia serves as a metaphor for psychological inadequacy. However, the film may use imperfection primarily as a plot device rather than providing nuanced disability representation.

Present on Screen

The protagonist challenges traditional victimhood by reclaiming power through extreme actions.
The narrative offers a sharp critique of superficial social standards and Western beauty ideals.
The central theme explores the psychological fear of imperfection.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
There is no information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.
The concept of imperfection may serve more as a plot device than nuanced disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Meredith is a girl who so desperately tries to fit in with the beautiful people. A group of beauty pageant girls that have been friends since they were kids. When her attempts fail, and the bullying laps over into adulthood from these girls, Meredith snaps and begins a terrifying life or death game with the girls who treated her so horribly. They must either kill themselves, or live their lives with some sort of "imperfection".

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