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Behind the Walls

Name: Behind the Walls
Director: James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik
Released: 2018
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2018

Director

James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Behind the Walls functions as a typical horror film centered around a family facing a malevolent environment. The narrative relies on well-known genre clichés, such as the haunted house, rather than offering intentional social commentary. The film does not show any signs of diverse casting or challenging traditional power structures. Instead, it emphasizes the conflict between a traditional family unit and a threatening space, reinforcing rather than disrupting established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the production does not exhibit a pattern of inclusive representation, operating primarily as a conventional genre piece.

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Category Breakdown

Does Behind the Walls have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. There is no evidence of stories or roles that address the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Behind the Walls portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a 'broken family' scenario, which typically adheres to traditional family structures. There is no indication of challenging gender norms or presenting non-traditional views of masculinity and femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Behind the Walls?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of casting actors from diverse backgrounds or creating multi-layered character depth.

How does Behind the Walls represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of domestic life and socioeconomic advancement are explored through the family's relocation. However, the film does not critique Western institutions or offer secular or anti-capitalist viewpoints.

Does Behind the Walls include disability representation?

Minimal

The plot does not involve characters dealing with neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues as central elements of the story.

Present on Screen

The 'broken family' premise offers a break from the idealized nuclear family model.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse identity markers and character depth reflecting multiple aspects of identity.
There is no evidence of subverting traditional social norms or systemic power dynamics.
The narrative fails to include representation for neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

Years it has waited, now someone's moved in. Through the eyes of the evil within we witness a broken family desperately seeking a new beginning, in a new home, but this house lives, watches and wants them to stay, forever.

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