
Tainted Soul
2022

Representation Score
Good
2022
Director
Ginanti Rona
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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Qorin succeeds in offering a culturally specific horror experience by focusing on Indonesian social and spiritual dynamics. By incorporating local folklore such as the 'Qorin' doppelgänger, the film provides a meaningful departure from Western-centric cinematic norms. However, the film lacks depth in addressing multi-layered identities. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or specific explorations of disability, leaving those aspects neutral. While the film includes many female characters, its approach to gender hierarchies is not clearly defined.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It does not explore queer themes or non-straight relationships.
The film features a significant number of female characters, including Zulfa Maharani and Aghniny Haque. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or simply reinforces them.
The film focuses on an Indonesian cast and setting, providing a non-Western perspective. It uses local folklore to move beyond typical Western horror themes.
The film delves into local spiritual practices through rituals and forbidden knowledge, examining the tension between established social norms and personal spiritual exploration.
The film does not provide any information about characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. Disability representation is not addressed in the film.
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Official Synopsis
Life at a boarding school descends into chaos when a teacher instructs his students to perform a forbidden ritual that summons their doppelgängers.

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