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Locusts

Locusts

2020

TV-MA

Director

Heath Davis

Runtime

87 minutes

Average Rating

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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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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.1/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. The narrative focus remains strictly on the fraternal bond between two male characters.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on male agency and traditional masculine conflict. It follows conventional thriller tropes without showing women in roles of physical or intellectual authority.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The racial composition of the cast and the local thugs remains unspecified. There is no information regarding the presence of characters of color or ethnic diversity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot utilizes a standard Western thriller framework centered on family dysfunction. It does not offer critiques of religion, capitalism, or Western institutions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. No mental health conditions are integrated into the character arcs or the plot progression.

Strengths

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

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks intersectional representation and fails to subvert traditional gendered or social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse racial, cultural, or disability-related perspectives within the narrative.

AI Analysis

Locusts is a conventional genre thriller that prioritizes localized, character-driven conflict over social subversion. The narrative architecture adheres to traditional storytelling structures, focusing on the interpersonal tension between two estranged brothers and a gang of local thugs. The film lacks visible markers of intersectional representation. It does not attempt to deconstruct social hierarchies or identity-based power dynamics, instead leaning into established masculine tropes and survivalist themes. Because the film focuses on a narrow set of protagonists and traditional conflict, it fails to engage with a diverse range of identities or cultural perspectives.

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