
The Doll
2016

Representation Score
Fair
2018
Director
Jeff Hare
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Killer Under The Bed operates as a conventional horror piece that adheres closely to established genre clichés. While it centers on a female lead, the storytelling lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies or offer meaningful multi-layered depth. The film focuses on individual struggle and supernatural cause-and-effect rather than engaging with systemic critiques. This results in a narrative that feels traditional and lacks significant representation across most identity categories.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around a protagonist's supernatural experience, which aligns with traditional heterosexual structures.
A female protagonist provides some ability to act, but the narrative relies on the bullied teenager cliché, positioning the lead as a victim of circumstances rather than a subverter of gender hierarchies.
There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. The narrative follows a standard thriller framework that lacks intentional racial blending or multi-layered depth.
The plot utilizes traditional Western horror motifs like cursed objects and isolated settings. It follows a standard supernatural progression without offering systemic or secularist critiques.
While the protagonist faces social trauma through bullying, there is no evidence of neurodivergence or physical disability. The character's vulnerability risks being used merely as a plot device.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
New to town, a bullied teenager discovers a doll, riddled with pins, in her backyard shed. She soon comes to believe that the doll holds supernatural powers.

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