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Save Yourself

Name: Save Yourself
Director: Ryan M. Andrews
Released: 2015
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2015

Director

Ryan M. Andrews

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Save Yourself is a traditional survival horror film that emphasizes classic horror tension. While it centers a female ensemble, it does not delve into complex social or political issues. The film primarily serves as a straightforward horror experience rather than a platform for deeper socio-political commentary. The movie successfully highlights the central role of female characters in the narrative. However, it does not explore multi-layered or systemic issues beyond the immediate survival plot. Overall, the film offers a conventional horror experience without engaging deeply with broader societal critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Save Yourself have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It follows a typical survival horror storyline without addressing diverse gender identities.

How does Save Yourself portray gender?

Good

The story focuses on a group of five female filmmakers, emphasizing their collective role in driving the narrative forward. This shifts attention away from the traditional 'final girl' cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Save Yourself?

Fair

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities such as Tianna Nori and Lara Mrkoci. However, race is not a central element of the plot or character development.

How does Save Yourself represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative relies on conventional horror elements like the mad scientist cliché. It does not challenge or question Western cultural or religious norms.

Does Save Yourself include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no exploration of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female-led ensemble, giving women significant narrative roles.
The cast includes actors of various ethnicities, adding to visual diversity.
It deviates from traditional horror by focusing on collective survival.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or themes that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Race and ethnicity are not used as meaningful drivers of the plot or character development.
The film does not address systemic issues or complex multi-layered layers.

Official Synopsis

Five female filmmakers en route to screen their new horror film in Los Angeles, experience their own real life terror when they cross paths with deranged scientist hellbent on using them for his twisted experiments.

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