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The Pyramid

Name: The Pyramid
Director: Roberto Albanesi, Luca Alessandro, Simone Chiesa, Alex Visani, Antonio Zannone
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2013

Director

Roberto Albanesi, Luca Alessandro, Simone Chiesa, Alex Visani, Antonio Zannone

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Pyramid operates strictly within the established constraints of the horror anthology genre. Its narrative is driven by a central supernatural catalyst rather than the exploration of identity politics or systemic power dynamics. The film prioritizes atmospheric dread and traditional genre clichés. Consequently, it lacks the intentional representation of underrepresented identities or the subversion of social hierarchies found in more progressive works. Ultimately, the production functions as a niche horror piece where survival and madness take precedence over the deconstruction of social or ethnic identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pyramid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include visible LGBTQ identities or non-cisgender expressions. The story revolves around an infernal object instead of critiquing straight relationships.

How does The Pyramid portray gender?

Fair

The film adheres to conventional genre expectations. Women do not have prominent roles, and traditional masculinity is not challenged.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pyramid?

Limited

The story centers on a supernatural object rather than ethnic dynamics. There is no indication of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does The Pyramid represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses cosmic dread to disrupt social stability. This seems to be a standard horror requirement rather than a critique of Western morality.

Does The Pyramid include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The collaborative direction by a collective of filmmakers provides a unique anthology structure.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentional representation of underrepresented identities.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social norms.
There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting to challenge historical norms.

Official Synopsis

Four episodes strictly connected to an infernal object: a bizarre pyramid that came into our world to spread madness, death and destruction.

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