
Radius
2017

2015
Not RatedDirector
Josh Forbes
Runtime
78 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Picking up directly where the previous film left off, the story follows Riley, one of the last people to come in contact with Samantha, as he scrambles to track down those responsible for the outbreak before the highly contagious disease not only consumes his body, but the world as we know it.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film focuses on biological contagion and immediate survival. There is no significant presence of non-heteronormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormative structures.
Gender Representation
The narrative emphasizes a protagonist's struggle for autonomy during a bodily crisis. It avoids passive female victimhood tropes but does not actively subvert traditional gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The setting aligns with conventional urban horror aesthetics. The narrative prioritizes a universal biological threat rather than using diverse casting to disrupt demographic norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story operates within a framework of individualistic survival. It avoids critiques of Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion in favor of biological inevitability.
Disability Representation
Physical transformation and loss of bodily integrity serve as horror mechanics. These elements represent a transient state of contagion rather than a nuanced exploration of lived disability.
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Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Contracted: Phase II is a visceral exploration of biological horror that prioritizes physical decay over sociological critique. The narrative architecture centers on the loss of bodily autonomy through a contagious pathogen. While the film examines the erosion of individual agency, it lacks the structural complexity to engage with multifaceted identity politics. The focus remains on the physiological consequences of the outbreak rather than systemic or institutional deconstruction. Ultimately, the film functions as a genre-specific study of survival. It lacks the intentionality required to disrupt traditional cinematic hierarchies or promote progressive social narratives.

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