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Web of Lies

Web of Lies

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2018

Unrated

Director

Terrence Hayes

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Web of Lies operates within a conventional thriller framework, focusing on individual peril rather than systemic or identity-based issues. The narrative centers on the tension between a curated digital persona and an anonymous stalker. While the film critiques modern digital sociology and the performative nature of social media, it lacks evidence of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The story maintains a standard protagonist-versus-stalker dynamic. Ultimately, the film does not provide sufficient information to indicate a commitment to diverse casting or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Web of Lies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between an influencer and a male neighbor. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Web of Lies portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist plays a key role in driving the story as she faces a threat. However, the film follows a typical thriller structure without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Web of Lies?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or setting. There is no evidence of diverse characters playing significant roles.

How does Web of Lies represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the performative aspects of digital capitalism. It lacks explicit anti-institutional or anti-Western narratives, adhering instead to a conventional genre format.

Does Web of Lies include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities being part of the character arcs or plot drivers.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a female protagonist who plays a central role in navigating a personal threat.
  • It offers a critique of digital capitalism and the performative nature of modern social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks evidence of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse casting.
  • There is no evidence of neurodivergence, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities being integrated into the plot.
  • The story does not provide information about racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or setting.

Official Synopsis

A social media influencer’s life takes a turn for the worse from an online stalker, leaving her to suspect the “perfect” guy next door.

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