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Uncanny

Name: Uncanny
Director: Matthew Leutwyler
Released: 2015
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

Matthew Leutwyler

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Uncanny is a traditional science fiction thriller centered on a secluded inventor and his lifelike creation. The narrative emphasizes themes of deception and emergent behavior rather than disruptions based on social or identity factors. The film lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, leading to a low diversity score. While it highlights a gendered tension between its two main characters, it adheres to a conventional character-driven structure. Without elements focusing on racial, cultural, or disability issues, the film primarily serves as a genre piece exploring the boundaries of human and machine interaction.

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Category Breakdown

Does Uncanny have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The main storyline revolves around a reporter and a scientist.

How does Uncanny portray gender?

Fair

Gender dynamics are shown through the relationship between David Kressen and Joy Andrews, but the film does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Uncanny?

Minimal

No information is provided about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. The narrative does not explore racial or ethnic themes.

How does Uncanny represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into moral ambiguity and isolation through its technological themes but does not offer a clear anti-capitalist or anti-Western perspective to enhance its cultural depth.

Does Uncanny include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Mental health conditions are not central to the storylines of either human or robotic characters.

Present on Screen

The film explores complex themes of moral ambiguity and technological creation.
The central tension between the inventor and the reporter offers a focused character study.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks meaningful representation of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
There is no inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent perspectives.
The film does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social structures.

Official Synopsis

For ten years, inventor David Kressen has lived in seclusion with his inventions, including Adam, a robot with incredible lifelike human qualities. When reporter Joy Andrews is given access to their unconventional facility, she is alternately repelled and attracted to the scientist and his creation. But as Adam exhibits emergent behavior of anger and jealousy towards her, she finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of deception where no one’s motives are easily decipherable.

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