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Among Us

Name: Among Us
Director: Gary King
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2017

TV-MA

Director

Gary King

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Among Us is a traditional psychological horror-drama that emphasizes individual and familial trauma over exploring diverse identities. The narrative relies on conventional storytelling clichés centered on the nuclear family and standard dramatic conflicts. Because the film focuses on a grieving couple in a remote setting, it lacks the disruption needed to address systemic issues and does not intentionally diversify its demographics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Among Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a traditional heterosexual relationship.

How does Among Us portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a typical family unit and adheres to traditional gender roles. It does not challenge conventional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Among Us?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention a diverse cast or ethnic representation. The film focuses on a predominantly white or Anglo-Saxon cast.

How does Among Us represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a standard Western dramatic structure focusing on grief. It does not explicitly critique religious or cultural systems.

Does Among Us include disability representation?

Limited

The plot is driven by psychological trauma, but there is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being given significant roles.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of profound psychological trauma and the universal experience of grief.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The story relies on conventional domestic clichés rather than challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
There is a lack of ability to act for characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

After the mysterious death of their young son, a couple desperately flees to a remote lake house to escape the unrelenting haunting following them only to discover the mysterious entity is still very much a part of their lives.

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