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Dark Skies

Name: Dark Skies
Director: Scott Stewart
Released: 2013
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

2013

PG-13

Director

Scott Stewart

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dark Skies is a typical supernatural thriller that focuses on genre clichés rather than exploring social or identity issues. The narrative centers on the vulnerability of a nuclear family facing an external threat. The film reinforces a homogeneous suburban lifestyle, avoiding any disruption of traditional social structures or exploration of diverse identities. Ultimately, it serves as a traditionalist piece that emphasizes maintaining the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dark Skies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

How does Dark Skies portray gender?

Limited

Lacey and Daniel play traditional parental roles in protecting their household.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dark Skies?

Minimal

The story centers on a white, middle-class family without engaging with racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Dark Skies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western values by emphasizing the sanctity of the nuclear family.

Does Dark Skies include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Parents work together effectively during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters.
Characters with disabilities are not included.
Traditional gender roles are not challenged.

Official Synopsis

From the producers of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.

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