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Wild Blue Moon

Name: Wild Blue Moon
Director: Frances Fisher, Taggart Siegel
Released: 1992
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

1992

Director

Frances Fisher, Taggart Siegel

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wild Blue Moon functions as a niche genre piece that utilizes supernatural elements to explore personal empowerment. It moves away from standard horror clichés by centering a female protagonist who wields underrepresented powers to enact her will. The film's strength lies in its casting and its subversion of gendered passivity. By employing a diverse ensemble and focusing on a woman's reclamation of power, it avoids the homogeneous patterns common in early 90s horror. However, the work lacks depth in specific identity markers. Without clear evidence of queer identities or the multi-layered depth of the cast's backgrounds, the representation remains foundational rather than deeply nuanced.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Blue Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. While the plot revolves around romantic rejection, the specific genders and orientations of the characters are not clearly defined.

How does Wild Blue Moon portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering a woman who uses witchcraft to reclaim control over her life. This transforms the 'scorned woman' cliché into an active, empowered protagonist against a male figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Blue Moon?

Fair

A diverse cast featuring performers like Mayra Sérbulo and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez suggests a move away from homogeneous 1990s casting. However, the specific ethnic backgrounds and their narrative integration are not detailed.

How does Wild Blue Moon represent religion and culture?

Good

Witchcraft serves as a primary narrative driver, promoting alternative or non-traditional spiritual practices. The film explores situational morality rather than adhering to singular, traditional religious frameworks.

Does Wild Blue Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering female empowerment through supernatural power.
Features a diverse, non-homogeneous cast for a 1990s horror production.
Explores alternative spiritualities and non-traditional moral frameworks via witchcraft.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or confirmation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides limited detail regarding the multi-layered depth of ethnic backgrounds.
Offers no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young woman uses witchcraft to take her revenge on an artist who dumped her.

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