You are here:

Arctic Apocalypse

Name: Arctic Apocalypse
Director: Eric Paul Erickson, Jon Kondelik
Released: 2019
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2019

Not Rated

Director

Eric Paul Erickson, Jon Kondelik

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Arctic Apocalypse is a traditional survivalist science fiction film. The plot centers on a family facing an environmental disaster, emphasizing primal survival over exploring identity or social hierarchies. The film relies on well-known genre clichés and does not attempt to deconstruct systemic structures. While the cast includes actors of different ethnicities, the narrative remains rooted in conventional storytelling.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Arctic Apocalypse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ orientations. The story revolves around a traditional family unit focused on survival.

How does Arctic Apocalypse portray gender?

Fair

The film features several female characters, but the story follows traditional survivalist themes without challenging typical gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Arctic Apocalypse?

Limited

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities, such as John Liiving and Blake Dang. However, the main storyline does not give significant roles to characters of color.

How does Arctic Apocalypse represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes Western survivalist values centered on family unity. It does not explore themes that challenge traditional societal structures.

Does Arctic Apocalypse include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors of various ethnic backgrounds, such as Blake Dang and John Liiving.
The film features several female characters in key roles.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story adheres to traditional Western social structures without exploring diverse cultural values.

Official Synopsis

A massive influx of glacial melting triggers a new ice age in the Northern Hemisphere, forcing a family to make their way across the ice-covered landscape before they are frozen out for good.

How are these scores produced? →