You are here:

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty

Name: The Curse of Sleeping Beauty
Director: Pearry Reginald Teo
Released: 2016
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2016

TV-14

Director

Pearry Reginald Teo

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within the well-established framework of supernatural horror, relying heavily on gothic clichés and the 'chosen protector' motif. It prioritizes genre-specific conventions over narrative innovation. By centering the story on a male protagonist's duty to resolve a generational curse, the film reinforces traditional social and gender hierarchies. The reliance on the 'damsel in distress' archetype further limits its potential for progress. Ultimately, the production lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity. It follows a predictable path that favors conventional archetypes rather than challenging systemic or social norms.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Curse of Sleeping Beauty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows typical romantic storylines common in fantasy-horror. It focuses on a traditional pursuit involving Briar Rose without showing any non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Curse of Sleeping Beauty portray gender?

Limited

The film features a traditional gender dynamic where Thomas Kaiser acts as the main protector. Although a female realtor shows some influence, the story centers on male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Curse of Sleeping Beauty?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes themes related to the Crusades. The film maintains a conventional cast without diverse casting to challenge historical contexts.

How does The Curse of Sleeping Beauty represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses established religious and spiritual frameworks to create horror elements. It explores historical motifs through a traditional supernatural conflict lens.

Does The Curse of Sleeping Beauty include disability representation?

Limited

While the plot includes psychological terror and dreams, there are no characters with disabilities shown with real influence. The curse serves mainly as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of an ambitious female realtor provides a degree of female influence within the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on the 'damsel in distress' motif, which reinforces outdated gender hierarchies.
The narrative lacks diverse casting or perspectives that could challenge its Western-centric historical themes.
There is a missed opportunity to explore neurodivergence or disability through the film's psychological horror elements.

Official Synopsis

Thomas Kaiser inherits an ancestral mansion that has been in his family for generations — only to learn that he has also inherited an ancient curse stemming back to the Crusades. Forced into his new role as “protector” — the guardian appointed to keep the evil demons in the house at bay — Thomas teams with an ambitious local realtor and paranormal cleric to unravel the mystery of the house, while struggling to awaken the beautiful Briar Rose, held captive in a terrifying netherworld seen previously in his dreams.

How are these scores produced? →