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The Harvesting

Name: The Harvesting
Director: Ivan Kraljević
Released: 2018
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2018

TV-14

Director

Ivan Kraljević

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Harvesting functions mainly as a thriller that leverages cultural conflict as a key plot device. Although the casting hints at racial diversity, the storyline relies heavily on traditional horror clichés. The film’s most progressive aspect lies in its potential to question the sanctity of religious structures by depicting them as sources of external threat. However, it falls short in providing complex character development that addresses multiple forms of diversity. Overall, the film prioritizes suspense and the 'fish-out-of-water' scenario over nuanced social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Harvesting have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. It centers on a young family dealing with marital issues, reflecting a traditional focus on heterosexual relationships.

How does The Harvesting portray gender?

Fair

Gender dynamics revolve around marital conflicts and power struggles within the home. However, the film seems to follow typical survivalist themes rather than challenging traditional masculinity or patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Harvesting?

Limited

The cast features diverse actors such as Noah Headley and Accalia Quintana. Yet, the Amish setting raises questions about whether these characters play significant roles in the story or are merely part of the background.

How does The Harvesting represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes traditional religious communities by portraying them as sources of fear. It contrasts a modern urban family with a closed, ritualistic community.

Does The Harvesting include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters facing physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast, indicating an effort towards inclusivity.
It provides a critique of traditionalist religious institutions by portraying them as sources of systemic threat.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ characters and those with disabilities.
The narrative relies on conventional horror clichés instead of subverting traditional gender roles.
It is unclear whether the diverse cast members are integral to the main plot or remain peripheral.

Official Synopsis

To escape their marital problems, a young family travels from the city to spend the summer in Amish Country where a malevolent presence grips them. They soon discover that they were brought there for a reason and they must break free before the demonic hold consumes them.

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