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Anne

Name: Anne
Director: Joseph Mazzaferro
Released: 2018
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2018

Director

Joseph Mazzaferro

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Anne is a psychological horror film that emphasizes individual psychological issues rather than broader social commentary. The story focuses on a single character's descent into madness, without delving into multi-layered identities. While the film addresses mental health conditions, it ties these themes closely to horror clichés, potentially limiting the depth of the portrayal. Overall, the film lacks a wide range of representation, concentrating on a suspense-driven character study.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anne have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-traditional gender identities. Instead, it focuses on the psychological struggles of its main character.

How does Anne portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist dealing with mental instability. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or explore gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anne?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the diversity of the characters' backgrounds cannot be determined.

How does Anne represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines domestic dysfunction and mental illness but does not clearly address whether it critiques Western institutions like religion or traditional family structures.

Does Anne include disability representation?

Fair

The film highlights neurodivergence and personality disorders but risks using common horror clichés when depicting self-harm.

Present on Screen

Highlights neurodivergence and mental health struggles through its main character.
Avoids typical clichés of domestic competence by showing a protagonist in psychological turmoil.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-traditional gender identities.
Uses common horror clichés that might be harmful when portraying mental instability and self-harm.
Does not provide information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.

Official Synopsis

A mentally ill woman with a severe personalty disorder develops a strange relationship with her dolls. She becomes victim to insomnia and even self-mutilation leaving her son to unfold the strange truth about Anne's illness.

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