Observance
2016
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The Abandoned
2015
Not RatedDirector
Eytan Rockaway
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
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A troubled young woman who, in a last-ditch effort at getting her life together, takes a job working nights as a security guard at an abandoned luxury apartment building. Stuck with a brusque rent-a-cop as her partner, she tries to not let her mind play tricks on her while she patrols the empty halls. But as the night progresses strange things begin to happen - and she realizes it may not all be in her head.
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Overall Score
3.9/10
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or queer themes. The narrative focuses strictly on the psychological survival of the central characters within a traditional framework.
Gender Representation
Julia Streak provides a strong female lead navigating systemic hurdles and motherhood. Her agency drives the plot, disrupting traditional gendered competence through her investigation.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The cast appears relatively homogeneous, centered on white protagonists. While Carlos Velazquez is in the cast, race is not a central driver of the narrative.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story explores socioeconomic instability and the pressures of parenthood. It uses an abandoned luxury setting as a gothic trope of urban decay.
Disability Representation
The film offers nuanced depictions of neurodivergence and physical disability. Julia’s mental health struggles and Dennis Cooper’s paraplegia are integrated into their identities.
Strengths
- Nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence and mental health through the protagonist.
- Integration of physical disability as a core part of a character's identity.
- A female lead who demonstrates agency and drives the mystery.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded narratives.
- Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the primary character arcs.
- A relatively homogeneous cast that misses opportunities for intersectional storytelling.
AI Analysis
The film excels in portraying complex human experiences through its depiction of mental health and physical disability. Julia and Dennis are defined by their conditions without falling into genre clichés. However, the narrative lacks breadth in other areas. The cast and plot focus on a narrow demographic, offering little in the way of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Ultimately, the film is a localized character study. It prioritizes psychological depth and socioeconomic survival over a diverse or intersectional social tapestry.
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