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Altered Hours

Altered Hours

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2016

TV-MA

Director

Bruce Wemple

Runtime

101 minutes

Average Rating

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Altered Hours operates within the narrow scope of a niche science fiction thriller. The narrative structure emphasizes individual suspense and the mechanics of a temporal mystery over broader social issues or multi-layered complexities. The film relies on conventional genre clichés, focusing on a male protagonist's struggle with addiction. This focus results in a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or varied cultural perspectives. While the protagonist's health struggles provide a potential lens for discussing neurodivergence and chronic health management, the film seems to use these elements primarily to drive the sci-fi premise rather than to explore nuanced lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Altered Hours have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-cisgender identities. Instead, it centers on the protagonist's battle with addiction and his experience of time travel.

How does Altered Hours portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist dealing with a personal crisis and a criminal investigation. It adheres to typical thriller conventions without challenging traditional gender roles or masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Altered Hours?

Limited

The film does not feature a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The plot focuses on the psychological journey of a single character rather than blending various racial backgrounds.

How does Altered Hours represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines addiction and altered perceptions through a science fiction lens. It does not highlight Western institutions or traditional morality as oppressive, focusing instead on the individual's struggle.

Does Altered Hours include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's insomnia and addiction might relate to chronic health management. However, it is unclear whether these conditions give the character a significant role in driving the story or if they merely serve as plot devices.

Present on Screen

  • The film explores addiction and insomnia, which can serve as a limited lens for discussing neurodivergence and chronic health management.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentional engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
  • The cast and character dynamics do not showcase racial blending or diverse ethnic representation.
  • The narrative adheres to conventional gender archetypes rather than subverting traditional male clichés.

Official Synopsis

Recovering addict Will Parker experiments with 'Z', a black-market sleeping serum, in order to cure his insomnia. Instead, the drug sends Will's consciousness one day into the future, where he's the prime suspect in the disappearance of a young girl he hasn't even met - yet.

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