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2021

Representation Score
Fair
2020
Director
Spencer Ryerson
Runtime
12 minutes
Average Rating
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Coil offers a specialized look at the intersection of mental health and supernatural horror. By focusing on a woman's psychological autonomy, the film provides a focused study of internal struggle rather than relying on passive clichés. The film's strength lies in its potential to represent neurodivergence through a genre-bending lens. However, the scope remains narrow, as there is no information regarding the racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ demographics of the characters. Ultimately, the work succeeds in its psychological depth but lacks the verifiable multi-layered breadth required for a higher diversity score.
Category Breakdown
The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a female protagonist without confirming any LGBTQ+ themes.
A female character holds central ability to act, navigating both internal and external conflicts. This focus on psychological autonomy helps avoid traditional stereotypes of female passivity.
There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting. Consequently, no meaningful score can be assigned.
The film uses a psychological framework to explore non-traditional views of wellness by manifesting anxiety as a malevolent creature. This approach prioritizes subjective experience over cultural or religious traditions.
The story centers on a protagonist's struggle with anxiety. By representing mental health issues through a supernatural entity, the film gives the character's ability to drive the story in dealing with her neurodivergence.
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Official Synopsis
A young woman struggles to fight her anxiety, and the malevolent creature inside her, while she prepares to go out to a party.

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