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Alien Invasion

Name: Alien Invasion
Director: Marc Carreté
Released: 2018
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Marc Carreté

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alien Invasion operates mainly as a traditional genre piece within the realms of science fiction and horror. While Andrea Guasch's prominent role suggests a strong female presence, the themes heavily rely on established clichés of vulnerability and physical danger. The film does not show clear progress in representing diverse groups, including those based on race, LGBTQ+ status, or disability. It seems to prioritize genre-driven tension and disruption of social norms over developing characters with varied identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alien Invasion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-cisgender identities. There is no visible representation of queer themes.

How does Alien Invasion portray gender?

Fair

Female actors play key roles, but the use of terms like 'rape' and 'pregnancy' suggests the film relies on traditional horror clichés. This might position women as victims of trauma rather than having significant influence over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alien Invasion?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The film provides no evidence of intentional diversity or non-human metaphors for ethnicity.

How does Alien Invasion represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline centers around an alien invasion and the institutional response to a 'beast.' This sets up themes about disrupting established social orders.

Does Alien Invasion include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis and cast list contain no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no evidence of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The top-billed cast includes female actors, indicating women play central roles in the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film may reinforce gendered vulnerability by using clichés that emphasize victimization and physical trauma.
There is a lack of racial, LGBTQ+, and disability representation among the cast and plot.
The narrative does not provide evidence of complex, multi-layered character development.

Official Synopsis

The police confirms the presence of a "86-Code" in the National Park. A beast, coming from another world, could have woken up from its lethargy.

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