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One of Them

Name: One of Them
Director: Ralph E. Portillo
Released: 2003
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2003

Director

Ralph E. Portillo

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

One of Them primarily follows traditional horror and thriller conventions. The plot focuses on teenagers discovering a sinister secret in a private academy, emphasizing genre clichés over diverse character studies. While the film explores themes of institutional deception and social divisions, it doesn't delve into multi-layered identities. The narrative emphasizes survival rather than progressive representation. Overall, the film serves as a conventional suspense story. It lacks the character-driven ability to act or specific demographic details needed to enhance its inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does One of Them have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around teenagers facing danger in a private academy.

How does One of Them portray gender?

Fair

Five teenagers play key roles, but their genders aren't specified. Women don't challenge traditional gender roles or show unique ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One of Them?

Fair

There are social tensions between the local townspeople and the students at the academy. However, it's unclear if these conflicts involve specific racial or ethnic differences.

How does One of Them represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques institutions by showing a private academy as a deceptive, dangerous place. This contrasts with the usual idea of schools as safe havens.

Does One of Them include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film critiques institutions by depicting a private academy as deceptive and dangerous.
It explores social tensions between the academy and the local townspeople.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no evidence of diverse gender dynamics or subversion of traditional hierarchies.
The narrative doesn't provide specific details about racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A school full of seeming good Samaritans turns out to be a front for evil in this exercise in horror. Five teenagers are enjoying a late-night ride when their car loses control, and they find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere. The kids are taken in by the staff of the Marquez Academy, a private school not far away, but they soon discover their benefactors have a sinister side, and as they try to find out the truth about the Academy and its staff, they learn that many of the local townspeople hate and fear the academy and its students -- and with good reason.

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