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Zombieworld 2

Name: Zombieworld 2
Director: Evan Tramel, Adam O'Brien, Aaron McCann, Stefan Androv Radanovich, Christopher G. Moore, Fernando González Gómez, Abraham Sánchez
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Evan Tramel, Adam O'Brien, Aaron McCann, Stefan Androv Radanovich, Christopher G. Moore, Fernando González Gómez, Abraham Sánchez

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Zombie World 2 operates mainly as a genre-driven horror anthology. Although the casting of J.J. Alba and Juan Antonio introduces diversity, the narrative sticks to conventional survivalist themes. The film focuses on the mechanics of a zombie apocalypse rather than using it as a platform for progressive social commentary. While it offers some diversity through its cast, it does not delve deeply into multi-layered issues or disrupt traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zombieworld 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The anthology format emphasizes survivalist themes rather than challenging assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Zombieworld 2 portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around survivalist hierarchies and the threat posed by a virus. It does not show disrupted gender roles or dismantle traditional power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zombieworld 2?

Fair

Casting actors like J.J. Alba and Juan Antonio introduces diversity by moving away from traditionally white casts in horror films. These diverse leads help represent various backgrounds within the survivalist context.

How does Zombieworld 2 represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the film inherently questions established Western institutions such as government and social order. However, this critique seems to arise from the genre itself rather than being a deliberate ideological stance.

Does Zombieworld 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The casting of J.J. Alba and Juan Antonio brings diversity to the film, moving away from the typical homogeneous white casts found in Western horror.
The post-apocalyptic setting naturally challenges the stability of traditional Western institutions and social orders.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge traditional assumptions about relationships.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative does not actively address or challenge traditional gender roles or power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Zombies are back in this highly anticipated sequel to 2015’s popular Zombieworld. In the wake of a terrible virus that claimed most of the human population, zombies have risen. As the undead take control of Earth and grow in numbers, the remaining survivors struggle to save themselves and their planet from total annihilation in this unique horror anthology produced by the twisted mind of DreadCentral’s Steve Barton and Miguel Rodriguez. Welcome to Zombieworld!

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