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American Beast

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

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Taylor Scott Olson, Livingston Oden

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

American Beast operates within a narrow narrative structure. Its primary distinction is focusing 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 clear evidence of multi-layered identities. There are no LGBTQ+ characters, diverse racial backgrounds, or disability representation. The narrative adheres to conventional genre structures without challenging broader social or cultural norms. Ultimately, the film's diversity is limited by its lack of engagement with a wider range of human experiences beyond its central female group.

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Category Breakdown

Does American Beast have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. There are no queer themes in the story.

How does American Beast portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a group of women as the main characters. While this shifts away from male-centric clichés, it is unclear how much ability to act the women have in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is American Beast?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative does not provide any multi-layered character depth or diverse representation.

How does American Beast represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story does not engage with specific cultural themes or critiques of Western institutions. It follows typical fantasy-thriller genre conventions.

Does American Beast include disability representation?

Minimal

The summary does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergent representation in the film.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers around a group of women, offering a departure from traditional male-centric thriller clichés.

Limited or Absent

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.

Official Synopsis

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

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