You are here:

Love in the Time of Monsters

Love in the Time of Monsters

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2014

Not Rated

Director

Matt Jackson

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Love in the Time of Monsters is a conventional horror-comedy that follows a traditional hero's journey. The film's main strength lies in its central female protagonists, who actively battle threats to protect their family. However, the work lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity and does not offer a critique of broader social structures. The narrative appears to function within established storytelling frameworks rather than attempting to disrupt them through diverse characterization or complex social commentary. Ultimately, the film lacks clear evidence of racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation, focusing instead on a traditional familial survival arc.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Love in the Time of Monsters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Love in the Time of Monsters portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two sisters who play key roles in driving the plot. They take action to protect their loved ones, but it is unclear if this challenges or follows traditional gender clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Love in the Time of Monsters?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The details do not indicate a non-Anglo-Saxon majority or specific ethnic identities.

How does Love in the Time of Monsters represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting includes a tourist trap that often leans on local cultural clichés. The focus on familial bonds suggests a reliance on conventional social structures rather than a critique of broader societal issues.

Does Love in the Time of Monsters include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is also no indication of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

  • The film features female protagonists who play key roles in driving the plot.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity.
  • There is no evidence of systemic critique or disruption of traditional social structures.

Official Synopsis

Two sisters travel to a cheesy tourist trap where they battle toxic monsters dressed in bigfoot costumes in order to save the ones they love.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.