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Gates of Darkness

Name: Gates of Darkness
Director: Don E. FauntLeRoy
Released: 2019
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2019

Director

Don E. FauntLeRoy

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gates of Darkness operates as a conventional horror film, relying heavily on established clichés like exorcisms and family secrets. The narrative structure emphasizes these traditional elements over character development that reflects multiple aspects of diversity. The film lacks visible representation across most categories, focusing instead on a central male protagonist and religious themes. This adherence to standard genre norms results in a story that does not challenge common expectations. Overall, the production does not demonstrate a commitment to disrupting social hierarchies or offering diverse perspectives, leading to a low diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gates of Darkness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a teenage protagonist and religious mysteries. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Gates of Darkness portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male teenager undergoing an exorcism. While the cast includes established female actors, they do not seem to challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gates of Darkness?

Fair

The film follows traditional casting norms for the horror genre. There is no indication of a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority in the cast.

How does Gates of Darkness represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around church secrets and family legacies. It does not engage in systemic critiques of Western institutions or cultural norms.

Does Gates of Darkness include disability representation?

Minimal

The exorcism cliché touches on psychological distress, but there is no evidence of how neurodivergence or mental health issues are addressed.

Present on Screen

Features a cast of veteran genre character actors like Tobin Bell and John Savage.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Does not challenge traditional gender roles.
Fails to provide evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not engage in systemic critiques of religious or cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

A teen endures a terrifying exorcism in the hopes of unlocking shocking secrets about the church and his family.

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