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Daemonrunner

Name: Daemonrunner
Director: Kiah Roache-Turner
Released: 2017
Duration: 5 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2017

Director

Kiah Roache-Turner

Runtime

5 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Daemonrunner primarily serves as a stylistic genre exercise, combining elements of science fiction and horror. The production lineage from the makers of Wyrmwood indicates a preference for unconventional and visceral storytelling. However, the narrative focus remains centered on genre deconstruction rather than sociological commentary. Given its experimental format, the film lacks the structure needed for extensive sociological analysis. The available details do not confirm intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the subversion of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work remains focused on genre storytelling without clear identity-driven arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daemonrunner have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

How does Daemonrunner portray gender?

Fair

Catherine Terracini plays a prominent role, indicating a strong female presence. However, the film's approach to gender dynamics is not fully explored.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daemonrunner?

Fair

The cast features diverse names such as Nandalie Campbell Killick and Cain Thompson. Without visual context, the film maintains a standard inclusive approach.

How does Daemonrunner represent religion and culture?

Fair

The experimental nature of the film questions reality but does not provide specific religious or anti-Western critiques.

Does Daemonrunner include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this short film.

Present on Screen

The production team's history suggests a capacity for unconventional and stylized genre storytelling.
The top-billed cast includes names that indicate a multi-ethnic production approach.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional identity exploration.
There is no documented information regarding the inclusion of characters with disabilities.
The narrative does not provide clear evidence of specific cultural or religious critiques.

Official Synopsis

Ghostbusters meets The Matrix in this experimental short film from the makers of Wyrmwood: Road Of The Dead.

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