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The Dark Side of the Moon

Name: The Dark Side of the Moon
Director: D.J. Webster
Released: 1990
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1990

Director

D.J. Webster

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Dark Side of the Moon follows a traditional 1990s sci-fi horror trajectory, prioritizing supernatural suspense over demographic depth. The narrative is driven by a singular male protagonist, Paxton Warner, which reinforces conventional gender roles. Representation across racial and LGBTQ+ spectrums is absent from the known character details. The film leans heavily on Western religious clichés, specifically the concept of the Devil, to drive its central conflict. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece of its era, lacking intentional efforts to disrupt social hierarchies or provide nuanced, multi-layered perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Dark Side of the Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. The survivalist setting suggests adherence to the conventions that assume everyone is straight.

How does The Dark Side of the Moon portray gender?

Fair

The plot focuses on Paxton Warner as the main character, reflecting traditional masculine leadership clichés without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Dark Side of the Moon?

Limited

The crew's racial and ethnic makeup is not specified. Given the era and genre, the film likely has a homogeneous cast without diverse representation.

How does The Dark Side of the Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story relies on traditional Western religious symbols, linking anomalies to the Devil. It operates within a conventional framework of good versus evil without questioning institutional power.

Does The Dark Side of the Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses solely on environmental survival and the threat of possession.

Present on Screen

The film uses a high-stakes survivalist setting to drive its supernatural suspense.
The narrative centers on a clear, driving mystery focused on a singular protagonist.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation within the crew.
The reliance on traditional Western religious clichés limits cultural complexity.
The focus on a singular male hero reinforces conventional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

It is the year 2022. A mysterious systems failure causes the crew of a spaceship to be stranded on the dark side of the moon, while rapidly running out of fuel and oxygen. They are surprised to discover a NASA space shuttle floating in space, and board it in the hope of salvaging some supplies. One by one, the crew is possessed and killed, and it is up to Paxton Warner to find the links between the dark side of the moon, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Devil himself.

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