Black Bags (2023)

Thriller

Political:

Center

Diversity:

Low

LGBTQ+:

N/A

FemPower:

Religious:

N/A

Director:Josh Brandon

Runtime:87 min

Starring:Laura Vandervoort, Olesya Rulin, Ryan Francis

Plot:

On a lonely Greyhound bus, a chance encounter between Sara and Tess, both with identical black travel bags, sets off a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Analysis Details

Political

Center

The movie maintains a balanced portrayal without significant political messaging, aligning it with centrist media outlets that do not take a clear ideological stance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Low

The film primarily features traditional casting with no significant diversity in the main roles and does not critique traditional identities, resulting in a neutral stance on DEI themes.

LGBTQ+ Portrayal

N/A

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the suspenseful interaction between the two main characters, Sara and Tess.

FemPower Rating

While there are significant female characters, they do not engage in combat or display fighting skills typical of action heroes.

Religious Portrayal

N/A

The film does not explicitly mention or portray any religions, focusing instead on the suspenseful interaction between the characters without delving into religious themes.