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The Hidden
Representation Score
2.0/10
Limited
1987
RDirector
Jack Sholder
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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The Hidden is a quintessential 1980s genre piece that prioritizes high-concept sci-fi suspense over progressive representation. The narrative structure preserves institutional authority and follows conventional demographic patterns of its time. While the film excels as a procedural thriller, it lacks engagement with identity politics. It relies on traditional masculine archetypes and fails to utilize its urban setting to explore diversity. Ultimately, the film reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them, focusing on the extraterrestrial threat rather than the social fabric of the world.
Category Breakdown
Does The Hidden have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film adheres to the straight-centered standards of its era. There is no discernible presence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender gender identities.
How does The Hidden portray gender?
Men play leading roles in the film, particularly the detective and the FBI agent. Women have supporting roles and play secondary parts in the narrative.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hidden?
The cast is predominantly white, reflecting standard 1980s casting practices. The film overlooks the diverse demographics of its Los Angeles setting.
How does The Hidden represent religion and culture?
The story upholds social order by pitting law enforcement against chaos. It emphasizes the importance of authority to maintain order.
Does The Hidden include disability representation?
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are central to the plot. Possession is portrayed as a biological intrusion rather than a disability.
Present on Screen
- The film effectively uses high-concept sci-fi clichés to drive its suspenseful, genre-driven storytelling.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative relies heavily on traditional gender hierarchies and masculine leadership.
- The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, failing to reflect the complexity of Los Angeles.
- There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
Official Synopsis
When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
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