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DreadOut

DreadOut

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2019

Director

Kimo Stamboel

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

DreadOut operates mainly as a genre-driven supernatural thriller. By using an Indonesian cast and local folklore, it offers a non-Western perspective. However, the film emphasizes traditional horror themes over social issues. The narrative structure relies on established horror formulas rather than exploring diverse identities or challenging societal norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does DreadOut have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot centers around a portal to Hell.

How does DreadOut portray gender?

Fair

Although the film features a diverse group of high school friends, it does not challenge typical gender roles. Characters follow conventional survival patterns.

How racially and ethnically diverse is DreadOut?

Good

Set in Indonesia, the film showcases a predominantly non-Western cast. This setting naturally breaks the demographic uniformity often seen in Western horror films.

How does DreadOut represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story incorporates local folklore and supernatural elements commonly found in Southeast Asian horror. It highlights contemporary digital culture through the lens of livestreaming.

Does DreadOut include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. None of these identities are shown to have a significant role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Features a non-Western, non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast through its Indonesian production.
  • Uses local folklore and Southeast Asian supernatural elements to create a unique horror experience.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • Does not challenge traditional gender roles or roles.
  • Does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of high school friends decide to livestream themselves inside a haunted apartment building, but end up opening a portal to Hell.

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