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American Beast

Name: American Beast
Director: Taylor Scott Olson, Livingston Oden
Released: 2014
Duration: 92 min

2014

Director

Taylor Scott Olson, Livingston Oden

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

After a confrontation, a group of women are taken by a presence.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

1.1/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film shows no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. There is no indication of queer themes within the story.

Gender Representation

Fair

The plot centers on a group of women as the primary subjects. While this shifts away from male-centric tropes, the level of female agency remains unclear.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No diverse ensembles or intersectional character depth are present in the narrative.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Minimal

The story does not engage with specific cultural themes or critiques of Western institutions. It appears to function within standard fantasy-thriller genre conventions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The summary contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergent representation in the film.

Strengths

The narrative centers a group of women, providing a departure from traditional male-centric thriller tropes.

Areas for Improvement

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and characters with disabilities.
There is no evidence of cultural critique or engagement with diverse ideological themes.

AI Analysis

American Beast operates within a narrow narrative framework. The film's primary distinction is its focus on a group of women, which provides a baseline for gender representation in a genre often dominated by male protagonists. However, the film lacks any verifiable evidence of intersectional identities. There is no documented presence of LGBTQ+ characters, racial diversity, or disability representation. The narrative appears to follow conventional genre structures without attempting to disrupt social or cultural hierarchies. Ultimately, the film's diversity is limited by its lack of engagement with broader human experiences beyond its central female group.

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