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The Coven

Name: The Coven
Director: John Mackie
Released: 2015
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

Director

John Mackie

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily follows the conventions of the survival horror genre. Although it is set in a multicultural London, it does not significantly disrupt traditional demographic patterns or include diverse casting. The narrative's strength lies in its exploration of Pagan themes, which provides a niche spiritual focus. Ultimately, the film adheres to standard genre structures without clear evidence of diverse character identities or the subversion of power hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Coven have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not provide clear evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives. It is unclear if any characters have meaningful roles related to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does The Coven portray gender?

Fair

The story includes a mix of teenage characters, but it is unclear if female characters have significant influence or if they follow traditional horror victim clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Coven?

Limited

While the film is set in a multicultural London, the cast does not include many non-Anglo-Saxon characters. The narrative follows typical demographic patterns.

How does The Coven represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores Pagan beliefs and rituals, moving away from traditional Christian morality. This offers a unique spiritual perspective.

Does The Coven include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities being included in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Paganism and ritualistic themes provides a departure from traditional Christian-centric horror narratives.
The London setting offers a potentially multicultural backdrop for the story's development.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer ability to act.
There is a lack of diverse racial and ethnic casting to disrupt conventional demographic expectations.
The narrative does not show evidence of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In Highgate London, five young teenagers hoping to witness Pagan activity, camp in historic Queen's Wood on Halloween but soon discover they are part of the ritual when a mysterious Biker hunts them down.

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