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The Remains

Name: The Remains
Director: Thomas Della Bella
Released: 2016
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Thomas Della Bella

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres strictly to traditional horror conventions, prioritizing a standard domestic setup over progressive storytelling. The narrative structure focuses on preserving the nuclear family against supernatural threats, which limits opportunities for representing multiple aspects of identity. Because the plot centers on a Victorian home and a malevolent spirit, the themes lean toward classical Western morality. This approach lacks the subversion of social hierarchies necessary to elevate the diversity score. Ultimately, the film presents a homogeneous environment. It relies on established genre clichés rather than exploring diverse identities or complex social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Remains have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional family unit within a Victorian setting. There are no visible non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Remains portray gender?

Limited

The narrative follows conventional horror clichés centered on a family. It remains unclear if the film challenges traditional gender roles or reinforces conservative domestic archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Remains?

Limited

The story depicts a standard domestic horror setup. There is no mention of a non-white cast or the use of diverse backgrounds as metaphors for identity.

How does The Remains represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on protecting the nuclear family, aligning with traditional Western values. It utilizes classical clichés of morality and supernatural consequences within a Victorian setting.

Does The Remains include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no mention of neurodivergence or chronic illness within the family unit.

Present on Screen

The film uses a classic Victorian setting to create a traditional horror atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks characters reflecting multiple aspects of diversity and fails to challenge established social hierarchies.
The focus on a homogeneous nuclear family limits racial and cultural breadth.
There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

After a family moves into an old Victorian home, they discover a chest in the attic containing antiques tainted by a malevolent spirit. As the antiques slowly possess each family member, the spirit grows stronger, hellbent on kidnapping the children.

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