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Older Gods

Name: Older Gods
Director: David A. Roberts
Released: 2023
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2023

Director

David A. Roberts

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Older Gods follows a typical horror-thriller format centered on a male protagonist. The narrative focuses on a mystery involving a cult and a missing person, emphasizing genre clichés over diverse representation. While the Welsh setting provides a backdrop for cultural exploration, the film lacks specific evidence of diverse casting or systemic subversion. The focus remains on individual ability to act within a traditional Western framework. Ultimately, the film does not provide enough information to confirm meaningful representation across identity categories, resulting in a standard, non-subversive approach to the genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Older Gods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any confirmed depictions of LGBTQ+ characters, keeping the narrative focused on heterosexual relationships.

How does Older Gods portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist, Chris Rivers, who navigates a mystery. There is no indication of women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Older Gods?

Fair

Set in the Welsh countryside with an American protagonist, the film hints at potential cultural differences but does not confirm the ethnic composition of the cast.

How does Older Gods represent religion and culture?

Fair

The presence of an apocalyptic cult offers a chance to examine organized belief systems and subjective morality.

Does Older Gods include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cult-centric premise allows for exploring and critiquing organized belief systems and subjective morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of traditional gender roles.
There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation within the cast.
The narrative lacks explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered characters.
The story provides no information regarding the representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After the disappearance of his troubled friend, American Chris Rivers travels to the remote Welsh countryside to investigate what happened – leading him to a dark apocalyptic cult.

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