Possession
1973
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The Resurrected
Representation Score
1.2/10
Minimal
1991
RDirector
Dan O'Bannon
Runtime
105 minutes
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The Resurrected is a traditional genre piece centered on individualistic horror and scientific obsession. It follows a standard descent into madness cliché common in 1990s sci-fi horror. The film prioritizes atmospheric dread and biological horror over social or cultural commentary. It operates within established genre conventions without attempting to disrupt demographic norms. Ultimately, the narrative focuses on the singular pursuit of immortality through ancient diaries and human remains, lacking multi-layered complexity.
Category Breakdown
Does The Resurrected have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The plot revolves around a single protagonist's quest for immortality through occult and scientific means.
How does The Resurrected portray gender?
The story centers on a male protagonist named Charles Dexter Ward. Female characters do not hold positions of intellectual or physical dominance.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Resurrected?
The plot focuses on specific lineages and Western occult traditions. There is no diverse cast or intentional use of race-bent casting.
How does The Resurrected represent religion and culture?
The film explores scientific hubris and challenges traditional views on the afterlife using a secular or occultist framework. It does not rely on religious themes.
Does The Resurrected include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.
Present on Screen
- Explores complex themes of scientific hubris and the sanctity of life.
- Challenges traditional religious views on mortality through an occultist lens.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Provides minimal racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
- Relies on male-driven ability to act without subverting traditional gender hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
Charles Dexter Ward, a wealthy scientist, uses an ancient diary and human remains to begin a terrifying and bloody pursuit for immortality.
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