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For We Are Many

Name: For We Are Many
Director: Brad Watson, Matthan Harris, Carlos Omar de Léon, Paddy Murphy, Alex Harron, Andrew Ionides, Dane Keil, Mitch Wilson, Tom Staunton, Gavin Robertson, Keith Robson, Lawrie Brewster, Mark Logan
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

Director

Brad Watson, Matthan Harris, Carlos Omar de Léon, Paddy Murphy, Alex Harron, Andrew Ionides, Dane Keil, Mitch Wilson, Tom Staunton, Gavin Robertson, Keith Robson, Lawrie Brewster, Mark Logan

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

For We Are Many stands out as a globally diverse horror anthology, thanks to an international directorial collective. It draws on a wide range of mythologies, from Wendigos to Lovecraftian creatures, to expand the horror genre's boundaries. While the film excels in cultural diversity, it falls short in providing detailed character arcs for LGBTQ+ and gender representation. Its reliance on archetypal monsters supports non-traditional themes but lacks the depth needed for higher scores in gender and LGBTQ+ categories. The anthology format itself is a strength, offering a multicultural approach to myth and terror that challenges conventional storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does For We Are Many have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The inclusion of the Succubus challenges assumptions about straight relationships. However, the film doesn't provide explicit storylines for LGBTQ+ characters, limiting its impact in this area.

How does For We Are Many portray gender?

Fair

By focusing on supernatural entities instead of typical family settings, the film avoids traditional gender roles. The Succubus symbolizes female power linked to supernatural abilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is For We Are Many?

Good

An international team of directors brings a variety of perspectives to the film, moving away from a single Western viewpoint. Using folklore from around the world enriches the horror genre.

How does For We Are Many represent religion and culture?

Good

The anthology format prevents a single religious or moral viewpoint from dominating. Drawing on different mythologies highlights personal, subjective truths rather than institutional beliefs.

Does For We Are Many include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in the film.

Present on Screen

The international directorial collective offers a broad, global perspective within the horror genre.
The use of diverse folklore, including Wendigos and Biblical demons, breaks from Western-centric storytelling.
The anthology format fosters a multicultural approach to myth and terror.

Limited or Absent

The film needs more explicit storylines for LGBTQ+ characters.
More depth is required for gendered character identities.
Information about the representation of disabilities is missing.

Official Synopsis

The shock portmanteau showcases the work of upcoming genre directors from around the world. Each gives a fun, fresh and frightening take on a different demon, from Succubi and Wendigos to the Biblical and Lovecraftian, making this chilling collection a wild, fun-filled, terrifying ride through a diabolical and fantastical bestiary.

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