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Spell on You

Spell on You

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2021

Director

Sarah Lasry

Runtime

23 minutes

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Spell on You utilizes the fantasy-horror genre to explore psychological anxieties and the instability of domestic life. By centering on a young girl's perspective, the film shifts away from conventional genre clichés toward a more subjective, feminine experience of fear and identity. The film successfully employs physical metaphors to address themes of bodily autonomy and social stigma. However, it lacks the explicit markers of diversity or varied character identities needed to achieve a higher diversity rating. While the narrative challenges traditional family structures, the absence of clear data regarding racial and LGBTQ+ representation limits the scope of its social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Spell on You have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses on a child's domestic experiences without any clear queer subtext.

How does Spell on You portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a female protagonist named Salomé, who explores her internal struggles with self-image. This perspective emphasizes feminine subjectivity and bodily autonomy over traditional horror clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Spell on You?

Minimal

There is insufficient information to determine the racial makeup of the ensemble. While the cast includes diverse names, the ethnic dynamics of the setting remain unstated.

How does Spell on You represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the idealized family unit by examining domestic instability and systemic silence. It deconstructs traditional social facades through the protagonist's observations of her parents.

Does Spell on You include disability representation?

Fair

A physical deformity serves as a metaphor for bodily difference and social stigma. The narrative examines how perceived imperfection affects a character's role in the story and self-perception.

Present on Screen

  • Centers on female subjectivity and the psychological experience of a young girl.
  • Uses physical deformity as a sophisticated metaphor for bodily difference and stigma.
  • Challenges traditional family structures by exploring domestic silence and instability.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationship dynamics.
  • Provides insufficient detail regarding the racial and ethnic composition of the cast.
  • Fails to include clear markers of diversity within the narrative framework.

Official Synopsis

Salomé, a ten-year-old girl, has a wart on her nose. She's disgusted by her own reflection. At night, she spies on her parents through the keyhole. Strange things are happening, which no one speaks of... A spell will be cast.

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