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Suspense

Name: Suspense
Director: Ben Burghart, Jacob Burghart
Released: 2020
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Ben Burghart, Jacob Burghart

Runtime

7 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres to conventional suspense and survivalist genre clichés, focusing on a male-led military survival scenario. Its narrative structure relies on established genre expectations rather than storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The movie lacks diverse characters or the subversion of societal hierarchies. Most categories remain unrepresented, presenting a narrow, singular perspective centered on survivalist action. Without specific details on cast backgrounds or character identities, the film offers a limited, non-diverse portrayal.

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Category Breakdown

Does Suspense have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around the aftermath of a plane crash, focusing solely on survival.

How does Suspense portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male army pilot, reinforcing traditional masculine roles. There is no mention of female characters or any subversion of gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Suspense?

Minimal

No information is provided about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not indicate any efforts towards racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Suspense represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting emphasizes a traditional survivalist framework rooted in military contexts. It does not address cultural diversity or critique institutional norms.

Does Suspense include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict characters dealing with neurodivergent or mental health conditions. Physical injuries from the crash serve primarily as plot devices rather than exploring disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear focus on survivalist genre clichés and mechanics.

Limited or Absent

Inclusion of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds is missing.
The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no exploration of disability or neurodivergent lived experiences.
The story relies on traditional masculine archetypes without challenging gender norms.

Official Synopsis

Having survived a harrowing plane crash, an army pilot finds himself suspended from a canopy of trees high above the forest floor by his parachute. After making contact with his co-pilot on the ground, they realize that something is stalking them in the dark.

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