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Zombies

Name: Zombies
Director: Hamid Torabpour
Released: 2016
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Hamid Torabpour

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Zombies (2016) is a typical survival-horror film. The narrative centers on the fight for survival and individual resilience, avoiding social deconstruction. It relies heavily on well-established genre clichés, such as the importance of ammunition and the drive to save humanity. The film lacks complexity in its portrayal of diverse identities and social structures. Instead, it focuses on a protagonist and his crew navigating a biological threat, favoring traditional archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zombies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The storyline focuses solely on survival mechanisms.

How does Zombies portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around Luke and his crew, emphasizing traditional masculine leadership roles. There is no indication of challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zombies?

Limited

The synopsis does not provide information about the racial makeup of the cast. The film follows typical genre conventions without highlighting diverse casting.

How does Zombies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to a traditional Western survival narrative. It emphasizes individual heroism and resilience without critiquing institutions or cultures.

Does Zombies include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions in the film. These issues are not part of the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

The film delivers a clear, focused survival narrative centered on a core group of characters.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, disabilities, and diverse racial backgrounds.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine leadership clichés without challenging gender hierarchies.
There is a lack of cultural or institutional critique, favoring standard Western survivalist values.

Official Synopsis

When the world is in shambles, plagued by a zombie outbreak, only the strong will survive, but just how much determination will it take? Will Luke and his crew have enough ambition and ammunition to stay alive long enough to save the human race?

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