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Danur: I Can See Ghosts

Danur: I Can See Ghosts

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2017

TV-14

Director

Awi Suryadi

Runtime

74 minutes

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Danur: I Can See Ghosts offers a fresh take on horror by focusing on a specific Indonesian cultural context. The film successfully provides a non-Western perspective through its cast and setting. However, it stays within traditional storytelling boundaries. It emphasizes genre-standard tension and family-centric stakes without attempting to challenge social hierarchies or incorporate diverse identities. While the female lead drives the supernatural mystery, the film does not represent LGBTQ+ or disabled communities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Danur: I Can See Ghosts have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or stories. Its character interactions follow typical social structures without any hints of LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Danur: I Can See Ghosts portray gender?

Fair

Risa is a central female character with unique supernatural abilities. However, her actions are mostly in response to family issues rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Danur: I Can See Ghosts?

Good

The film centers around an Indonesian cast, offering a localized Southeast Asian perspective. This helps avoid the homogeneity often seen in Western-centric horror films.

How does Danur: I Can See Ghosts represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a traditional framework, emphasizing the importance of the family unit. It uses spiritual elements to maintain order without questioning them.

Does Danur: I Can See Ghosts include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities given significant roles. The protagonist's supernatural gift is used as a genre cliché rather than representing disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a localized, non-Western perspective through an Indonesian cast and setting.
  • Centers a female protagonist who leads the supernatural mystery.
  • Avoids the cultural homogeneity often found in Western-centric horror productions.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
  • Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Fails to challenge traditional social hierarchies or systemic norms.

Official Synopsis

Risa is shocked that her three best friends are ghosts. An evil spirit kidnaps Risa's sister. Risa asks Peter, Wiliam, and Janshen for help.

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