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Alienween

Name: Alienween
Director: Federico Sfascia
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Federico Sfascia

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alienween functions as a traditional genre piece, emphasizing familiar science fiction and horror themes. The narrative centers on a party atmosphere and recreational drug use. The film lacks complex character development. It focuses on conventional, often objectified, character roles rather than diverse or nuanced identities. While the film's focus on hedonism offers a slight departure from conservative norms, it fails to offer meaningful representation across various identity categories, resulting in low diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alienween have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It focuses on traditional archetypes typical of low-budget horror.

How does Alienween portray gender?

Limited

The movie relies on conventional gender stereotypes, particularly 'gorgeous chicks' and 'stoned guys.' It does not show women in leadership roles or challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alienween?

Minimal

The provided information does not detail the racial composition of the cast. Consequently, it is impossible to confirm or deny the presence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Alienween represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes hedonism and anti-social behavior through drug use and party culture. While it deviates from traditional social norms, it does not critically examine institutions.

Does Alienween include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It also lacks any representation of neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

The film offers a departure from traditional social structures by embracing a hedonistic, party-centric atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional gender stereotypes that risk objectifying female characters.
There is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
The narrative lacks characters with visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergent representation.
The production does not provide evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.

Official Synopsis

Halloween night, an old house, a group of stoned guys, drugs and gorgeous chicks...and a deadly alien invasion that falls from the sky to make a hell of a party.

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