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Incantation

Incantation

Representation Score

8.4/10

Excellent

2021

NR

Director

Eric Gibson

Runtime

80 minutes

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Incantation centers on a rebellious undergraduate who uses forbidden witchcraft to navigate academic pressure. The film's primary strength is its focus on women's ability to drive the story and the subversion of traditional authority figures. While the casting suggests a multi-ethnic ensemble, the narrative lacks specific details regarding racial dynamics or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film also provides no visible representation for LGBTQ+ or disability communities. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of individualistic rebellion. It prioritizes the disruption of institutional stability and moral relativism over broad-spectrum demographic inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Incantation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ characters or show queer relationship dynamics. It remains neutral on these topics.

How does Incantation portray gender?

Good

A female protagonist drives the plot with high levels of ability to act and intelligence. She uses forbidden witchcraft to bypass academic structures, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Incantation?

Fair

The cast includes a multi-ethnic ensemble, featuring actors like Kellan Rhude and Megan Ashley Brown. This suggests a departure from more homogeneous horror archetypes.

How does Incantation represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative uses occultism to challenge established social and educational structures. It deconstructs the idealized family unit by centering a conflict that threatens the protagonist's father.

Does Incantation include disability representation?

Limited

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story focuses on supernatural and psychological elements rather than neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

  • Strong women's ability to drive the story through a protagonist who actively disrupts traditional hierarchies.
  • A multi-ethnic cast that moves away from homogeneous horror archetypes.
  • Progressive themes that challenge the sanctity of established social and educational structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered relationship dynamics.
  • Absence of characters representing physical or invisible disabilities.
  • Limited detail regarding specific racial dynamics or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

As her life spirals out of control, a rebellious undergrad begins practicing a forbidden witchcraft to help her grades; but when she unknowingly unleashes a deadly curse that threatens her father's life, she will be forced to pass her biggest test yet.

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