
Pulse
1988

1985
Director
George Mihalka
Runtime
85 minutes
Average Rating
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A dissatisfied Montreal director of TV commercials is taught to astrally project himself by a mysterious woman. But soon he finds that he does it against his will when he sleeps, and while he does it, he commits savage acts against those in his life.
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks non-cisnormative identities or narratives that challenge heteronormativity. Character dynamics follow traditional genre archetypes without explicit queer coding.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male protagonist's loss of agency. While a mysterious woman acts as a plot catalyst, the film does not subvert gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set in Montreal, the narrative appears to lean toward a homogeneous character set. There is no evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film focuses on individual metaphysical struggles and moral transgression. It does not engage in systemic critiques of Western institutions or organized religion.
Disability Representation
The protagonist's involuntary astral projection serves as a horror plot device. It lacks a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence or lived experience regarding bodily autonomy.
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AI Analysis
Eternal Evil is a mid-80s psychological horror film that prioritizes supernatural tropes and individual psychological disintegration over social commentary. The narrative structure focuses on a singular male protagonist's descent into madness, leaving little room for intersectional perspectives. The film adheres to the conventional genre standards of its era, utilizing character archetypes that reinforce traditional social hierarchies rather than deconstructing them. The themes are internal and metaphysical, centered on the loss of control rather than systemic or cultural critique. Ultimately, the production functions as a character study of personal dysfunction. It lacks the breadth of representation required to address diverse identities, racial backgrounds, or complex social structures.

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