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Malum

Malum

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2023

R

Director

Anthony DiBlasi

Runtime

92 minutes

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Malum functions as a traditional horror film that relies heavily on established genre clichés. While it avoids making the female lead a passive victim, the film remains limited by its narrow scope. The narrative grants the protagonist a significant role in driving the story, both intellectually and physically. However, this strength is offset by a lack of diverse cultural or social perspectives. Ultimately, the film follows a conventional, traditionalist approach to storytelling, prioritizing individual survival and personal mystery over broader explorations of identity or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Malum have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional social framework without addressing non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Malum portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist offers meaningful representation by serving as the primary driver of the plot. She navigates the mystery with ability to act, disrupting the typical damsel in distress cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Malum?

Limited

The production features a largely homogeneous cast with little racial diversity. The narrative focuses on a singular perspective, likely not reflecting multiple aspects of identity.

How does Malum represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story employs traditional religious iconography and spiritual warfare as its main plot elements. It does not critique Western institutions or broader social structures.

Does Malum include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not include neurodivergent representation or use disability as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

  • The female protagonist drives the plot forward with significant investigative ability to act.
  • The film avoids the 'damsel in distress' cliché by making the lead an active participant in the horror.

Limited or Absent

  • The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, leaning toward a homogeneous group.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
  • The film lacks characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A rookie police officer willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father's death and a vicious cult.

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