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The Devil's Well

Name: The Devil's Well
Director: Kurtis Spieler
Released: 2018
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2018

Director

Kurtis Spieler

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Devil's Well operates within the established boundaries of the horror genre, prioritizing mystery and supernatural tension over social commentary. While it centers on a female character, she functions more as a plot device than an active protagonist. The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, relying on conventional clichés that do not disrupt social hierarchies. The cast and cultural themes appear to follow standard industry patterns rather than progressive frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Devil's Well have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual marriage between Karla Marks and her husband. There are no visible LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Devil's Well portray gender?

Fair

Karla Marks is the central figure, but her role appears to be passive, acting mainly as a catalyst for the plot. The narrative shifts to the investigators after her disappearance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Devil's Well?

Limited

The film lacks specific details regarding the racial or ethnic makeup of its cast. It appears to follow traditional, possibly Anglo-centric, horror casting patterns.

How does The Devil's Well represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores paranormal investigation and spiritualism through standard genre clichés. It does not offer a significant critique of Western or traditional institutions.

Does The Devil's Well include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information provided regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film establishes a clear central mystery through the disappearance of a key character.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation within the ensemble.
Female characters appear to lack ability to act, serving primarily as passive subjects of investigation.
There is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender perspectives.
The film does not engage with disability representation or cultural subversion.

Official Synopsis

Karla Marks mysteriously vanishes while conducting a paranormal investigation with her husband. A year after her disappearance, a group of paranormal investigators attempt to uncover the truth about her disappearance.

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