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Beneath

Name: Beneath
Director: David Hollands
Released: 2014
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2014

Director

David Hollands

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a conventional psychological thriller that emphasizes suspense over social commentary. The narrative focuses on individual survival and supernatural tension rather than exploring diverse identities or systemic issues. The story relies on established horror clichés, such as the 'madness' device, which may lack nuanced representation of mental health. There is no indication of intentional progressive narrative intent or the deconstruction of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beneath have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on a supernatural conflict rather than on LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Beneath portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist and his housemates. It follows typical thriller clichés without challenging traditional gender roles or masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beneath?

Limited

The cast's racial or ethnic makeup is not specified. The film seems to follow conventional, homogenous casting patterns typical of independent horror.

How does Beneath represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot explores psychological instability and internal corruption. It does not depict religion or Western institutions as oppressive forces.

Does Beneath include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's visions might relate to mental health or neurodivergence. However, it is unclear if these conditions are portrayed with depth or used as a horror cliché.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused exploration of psychological paranoia and interpersonal conflict.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional inclusion of diverse identities or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
Character dynamics follow traditional horror clichés rather than subverting established social hierarchies.
The portrayal of psychological distress may rely on reductive horror clichés.

Official Synopsis

Paul is plagued by horrifying visions of a malevolent entity. He discovers that a supernatural force in his home is negatively affecting his housemates. Slowly, this force influences him and his friends to turn against each other, and even murder one another. Paul must discover the entity's true nature before it consumes them all. Is it ghostly? Demonic? Or worse... does it come from within?

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