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End of Days, Inc.

Name: End of Days, Inc.
Director: Jennifer Liao
Released: 2015
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2015

Not Rated

Director

Jennifer Liao

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

End of Days, Inc. stands out from typical apocalyptic fiction through its casting and thematic focus. By featuring a more diverse cast, the film offers a more contemporary, multi-ethnic workforce compared to the homogeneous ensembles often seen in zombie movies. The inclusion of actors like Paul Sun-Hyung Lee helps create a more inclusive social fabric. The film also uses its genre setting to critique systemic issues. Instead of just focusing on survival, the narrative delves into the precariousness of the working class and the pressures of corporate exploitation. This adds a layer of socio-economic critique to the science fiction premise. While the film shows promise through its directorial choice and diverse cast, it remains limited by a lack of visible representation for characters with disabilities and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does End of Days, Inc. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no clear identity-specific arcs for LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does End of Days, Inc. portray gender?

Fair

A female director leads this zombie comedy, which might offer a more nuanced role for female characters compared to typical genre conventions. This could provide more opportunities for women to take charge within the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is End of Days, Inc.?

Good

The casting of Paul Sun-Hyung Lee in the film suggests a more ethnically diverse ensemble than usual for this type of movie. This indicates a multi-ethnic workforce within the film’s fictional world.

How does End of Days, Inc. represent religion and culture?

Good

The storyline critiques late-stage capitalism by focusing on laid-off workers and using corporate exploitation as a key element. This challenges the traditional stability associated with economic systems.

Does End of Days, Inc. include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence showing characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast, moving away from the homogeneity often found in mid-budget genre comedies.
The narrative provides a sophisticated critique of late-stage capitalism and corporate exploitation.
A female director brings a fresh perspective to a traditionally male-dominated zombie genre.

Limited or Absent

There is a lack of visible representation for characters with disabilities.
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Official Synopsis

A group of laid-off workers bribed into working one last night discover that processing the last of their "inventory" will lead to cataclysmic consequences.

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