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Locusts

Name: Locusts
Director: Heath Davis
Released: 2020
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2020

TV-MA

Director

Heath Davis

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Locusts is a conventional genre thriller that focuses on personal conflicts between characters. The narrative structure adheres to traditional storytelling methods, emphasizing the tension between two estranged brothers and a gang of local thugs. The film does not explore characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or challenge social hierarchies, instead relying on established masculine themes and survivalist motifs. Because the story centers on a narrow set of protagonists, it does not address a wide range of identities or cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Locusts have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The narrative focuses solely on the relationship between two male characters.

How does Locusts portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes male-driven action and follows traditional masculine conflict. Women are not portrayed in positions of physical or intellectual authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Locusts?

Minimal

The racial makeup of the cast and the local thugs is not specified. There is no information about characters of color or ethnic diversity.

How does Locusts represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a typical Western thriller structure centered around family dysfunction. It does not critique religion, capitalism, or Western institutions.

Does Locusts include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Mental health conditions are not part of the character arcs or plot progression.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused, character-driven narrative centered on fraternal bonds and familial reconciliation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and fails to challenge traditional gendered or social hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of diverse racial, cultural, or disability-related perspectives within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Two estranged brothers who are reluctantly reunited in their remote hometown at their father's funeral, become the target of an extortion scam at the hands of a gang of violent local thugs.

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