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Evil - In the Time of Heroes

Name: Evil - In the Time of Heroes
Director: Yorgos Noussias
Released: 2009
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2009

Not Rated

Director

Yorgos Noussias

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Evil - In the Time of Heroes operates primarily as a conventional horror piece. The narrative structure relies on established survivalist themes, focusing on the immediate threat of zombies and societal breakdown. The film lacks intentional deconstruction of social hierarchies. Instead of exploring progressive identity issues, it emphasizes the visceral struggle for survival within a localized Greek setting. Structural elements, such as the ancient Greek flashbacks, function as historical parallels rather than tools for social or cultural critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Evil - In the Time of Heroes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on survivalist themes and the mechanics of a zombie apocalypse. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Evil - In the Time of Heroes portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a group of survivors in a chaotic landscape. It does not explore the distribution of power among characters or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Evil - In the Time of Heroes?

Limited

Set in Greece, the film involves local citizens navigating societal collapse. It focuses on national identity rather than showcasing a diverse, multi-ethnic cast or blending various aspects of identity.

How does Evil - In the Time of Heroes represent religion and culture?

Limited

Flashbacks to ancient Greece serve as historical commentary on cycles of chaos. The film prioritizes the visceral struggle for survival over critiquing religion or Western institutions.

Does Evil - In the Time of Heroes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Uses a unique non-linear structure through historical flashbacks.
Provides a specific cultural setting within a localized Greek context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
Does not show multi-layered diversity or a multi-ethnic ensemble.
Fails to challenge traditional gender roles or masculinity clichés.

Official Synopsis

The story begins at the end of the first Kako movie. The survivors meet up with a group of other barricaded survivors and must take care of the zombies as well as other random Greeks that have taken advantage of the chaos, while shooting random moving targets (zombie or not). Throughout we take small flashback visits into ancient Greece where the zombie apocalypse has also happened and we learn how they faced them.

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