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Danur 2: Maddah

Name: Danur 2: Maddah
Director: Awi Suryadi
Released: 2018
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2018

Director

Awi Suryadi

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Danur 2: Maddah is a genre-driven horror film that prioritizes cultural authenticity and supernatural suspense over social subversion. It relies heavily on established regional clichés and traditional family structures to build tension. The narrative reinforces conventional social hierarchies and religious values. While it succeeds in providing a culturally specific experience, it lacks intentionality regarding the overlapping aspects of identity or the deconstruction of systemic norms. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional horror piece where character identities serve the plot's supernatural requirements rather than exploring diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Danur 2: Maddah have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no queer narratives or non-cisgender identities present in the character arcs.

How does Danur 2: Maddah portray gender?

Limited

Female characters drive the plot through their psychic abilities, yet their roles remain tied to traditional familial duties. The film reinforces conventional gender roles rather than challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Danur 2: Maddah?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Indonesian, providing a high level of ethnic authenticity for its setting. It avoids whitewashing but does not pursue a multi-ethnic or multi-layered approach.

How does Danur 2: Maddah represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is deeply rooted in local spiritual and religious contexts. It reinforces traditional religious institutions as a means of spiritual defense and family preservation.

Does Danur 2: Maddah include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's psychic abilities are treated as a supernatural 'special gift.' The film lacks a nuanced exploration of lived experience beyond the utility of these abilities.

Present on Screen

Maintains high ethnic authenticity through a predominantly Indonesian cast.
Deeply rooted in local spiritual and religious contexts relevant to its setting.
Avoids the pitfalls of whitewashing within its cultural framework.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Relies on the 'special gift' cliché rather than nuanced disability representation.
Reinforces traditional gender roles instead of exploring diverse ability to act.

Official Synopsis

As Risa's ability to see ghosts continues to disrupt her life, her uncle's peculiar behavior leads her to discover a haunting mystery at his new house.

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