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Abject
Representation Score
4.3/10
Fair
2022
TV-14Director
David R. Williams
Runtime
75 minutes
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Abject is a psychological horror film centered on the breakdown of a traditional nuclear family. The narrative hinges on the internal trauma of a grieving couple, using clichés such as alcoholism and psychological visions. While the film delves into the psychological impact of grief and trauma, it lacks broader diversity. It adheres to conventional genre clichés, focusing on individual psychological erosion rather than diverse representation. The story remains confined to a narrow focus on straight relationships and the home environment.
Category Breakdown
Does Abject have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a traditional heterosexual couple. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
How does Abject portray gender?
The film examines how men and women respond differently to trauma, with the wife experiencing visions and the husband dealing with alcoholism. Both characters face similar challenges through their shared grief.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Abject?
The synopsis does not mention a diverse cast or specific racial identifiers. The characters seem to follow a conventional, possibly homogeneous model.
How does Abject represent religion and culture?
The film deconstructs the concept of the nuclear family, showing the home as a place of torment. It focuses on personal psychological distress rather than broader cultural themes.
Does Abject include disability representation?
Mental health issues and substance abuse play key roles in the film’s horror elements. These conditions serve as plot devices for trauma rather than nuanced depictions of lived disability.
Present on Screen
- Examines the psychological impact of grief and trauma through a character-driven narrative.
- Investigates how different genders cope with self-destructive behaviors.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include visible representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
- Uses mental health issues and substance abuse mainly as plot devices for horror.
- Does not challenge traditional domestic or straight-focused narrative structures.
Official Synopsis
A year after the death of their only child, a couple journeys to an isolated retreat to try and work through their grief and save their disintegrating relationship. There, however, the wife experiences strange visions and horrific dreams. The husband sinks deeper into an alcoholic daze. Violence erupts, but death is only the beginning of their torment.
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