Gaby Shedwick is a author for Collider who focuses on horror.
The Big Picture Horror movies are often laced with extremely relevant social commentary. Sometimes this commentary is more subtle and nuanced. Otherwise, the metaphor slaps you in the face, and it is impossible to miss. Netflix's Spanish dystopian horror The Platform falls into this second category. It's bold and unique setting acts as an obvious metaphor for human nature and consumption.
Goreng wakes up on level 48, where his cellmate Trimagasi scavenges for food on the platform's first visit. The first appearance of the platform introduces the disgusting imagery of the movie as the food is torn apart, and the glass is smashed. Trimagasi places his cushion down and begins to devour the food in front of him like an animal. It is shocking to both Goreng and the audience, perfectly encapsulating Trimagasi's role in the movie.
'The Platform' Shows the Harsh Contrast Between the Rich and Poor Goreng's final cellmate is Baharat , who represents activism and a desire for change. When the pair wakes up on Level 6, Goreng has almost molded into a version of Trimagasi, adamant that Baharat's ideas are delusional. However, the pair decide to ride down the platform and send one thing back up, untouched, to send a message: the panna cotta.
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