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Malevolent

Malevolent

2018

TV-MA

Director

Olaf de Fleur Johannesson

Runtime

89 minutes

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Synopsis

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

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Overall Score

3.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. The narrative centers on a sibling dynamic that follows conventional familial structures.

Gender Representation

Fair

A brother-sister duo serves as the central protagonists, providing a balanced gender presence in lead roles. However, the characters appear to rely on traditional horror archetypes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Specific details regarding the racial composition of the cast are unavailable. The setting risks adhering to the homogeneous casting often found in mid-budget horror films.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story focuses on the tension between fraudulent performance and supernatural reality. It lacks a deconstructive narrative regarding Western institutions or religious themes.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Strengths

  • The central brother-sister duo provides a balanced gender presence among the lead characters.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative characters.
  • There is no evidence of racial diversity or the inclusion of characters with disabilities.
  • The narrative does not engage with deconstructive themes regarding cultural or religious institutions.

AI Analysis

Malevolent functions as a standard genre entry that operates within conventional cinematic frameworks. It prioritizes the tension of a supernatural thriller over intentional social commentary or intersectional storytelling. The film's structure relies on established horror tropes, such as the haunted estate and fraudulent investigators. While the lead roles are gender-balanced through the sibling protagonists, the narrative does not appear to subvert traditional hierarchies or identity-based tropes. Ultimately, the production lacks a clear commitment to progressive representation, focusing instead on the mechanics of deception and paranormal encounters.

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