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Wake the Witch

Name: Wake the Witch
Director: Dorothy Booraem
Released: 2010
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2010

Director

Dorothy Booraem

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wake the Witch primarily follows the conventions of supernatural horror. The plot centers on a historical injustice—the execution of a woman accused of witchcraft—and its modern-day implications. Although the premise touches on the dangers of mob mentality, the narrative lacks specific multi-layered depth. The film’s focus on female characters provides a basis for gendered storytelling, but it does not clearly challenge traditional hierarchies. Without visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or disability, the film adheres to typical genre clichés rather than subverting social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wake the Witch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded storylines. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or intimacy.

How does Wake the Witch portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist and a historical female figure. It is unclear whether these women are portrayed as agents of change or simply as victims of a curse.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wake the Witch?

Minimal

The synopsis does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of diverse casting or characters reflecting multiple aspects of identity.

How does Wake the Witch represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines themes of historical injustice and communal corruption. It portrays an oppressive mob to criticize traditional institutional justice.

Does Wake the Witch include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not part of the main character arcs.

Present on Screen

The narrative highlights female experiences through its protagonist and the historical witch figure.
The premise critiques historical mob mentality and the fallibility of communal justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and queer-coded storylines.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or character depth.
The story does not incorporate neurodivergence or physical disabilities into its narrative drivers.

Official Synopsis

One hundred years ago, an angry mob, intent on justice for their murdered children, hang the woman they believe is the murderer. They brand her a witch, wrap her body in chains and bury it deep in the woods. Flash forward to the present - when Deb and her friends play a childhood game on the witch's wooded grave, they open the door to death. As her friends and family begin to change into something less than human, Deb struggles to stop the witch's curse. But her search for the truth will reveal an evil beyond her imagination.

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