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Night Shift

Name: Night Shift
Director: Stephen Hall
Released: 2018
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Stephen Hall

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Night Shift is a straightforward horror film centered around Amy, a female protagonist facing life-threatening situations. While the film successfully creates a high-stakes survival scenario, it lacks any significant exploration of diverse identities or social issues. The narrative adheres to established horror conventions, focusing on the protagonist's struggle against a threatening force without delving into complex identity dynamics. The film does not actively promote traditional hierarchies, but it also fails to provide meaningful representation of race, culture, or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night Shift have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Night Shift portray gender?

Fair

Amy is a central female character who leads the narrative, but the story follows typical horror clichés without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night Shift?

Minimal

There is no mention of the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters in the film.

How does Night Shift represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film focuses on visceral horror without engaging in cultural or religious critiques.

Does Night Shift include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female lead who drives the survival narrative.

Limited or Absent

Needs to include more diverse representations of LGBTQ+ identities, racial backgrounds, and disabilities.
Should address cultural, religious, or systemic social critiques.
Could benefit from subverting traditional genre clichés.

Official Synopsis

Amy begins her first night shift in a hotel with a murderous past. Witnessing terrifying events and trapped within a loop, Amy must find a way to escape the flesh obsessed murderer and save residents of the hotel.

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