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Evil Doctor

Name: Evil Doctor
Director: Brian Skiba
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2018

TV-14

Director

Brian Skiba

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Evil Doctor functions as a localized domestic thriller that stands out by subverting traditional gender roles. By introducing a powerful female antagonist, the film moves away from passive female victimhood. However, the film’s scope is limited. It lacks depth in representing diverse racial, LGBTQ+, and disability-related perspectives. The narrative remains confined to a conventional demographic framework. Ultimately, while the character dynamics offer a fresh perspective on gendered antagonism, the film falls short in providing broad social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Evil Doctor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a heterosexual relationship involving three characters. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Evil Doctor portray gender?

Fair

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on the strong ability to act of female characters. A highly skilled female antagonist drives the plot through strategic and intellectual means.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Evil Doctor?

Minimal

The story adheres to a conventional demographic profile. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or non-white characters in the Los Angeles setting.

How does Evil Doctor represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines ethical dilemmas related to infertility and professional misconduct. It does not explore broader cultural or anti-Western themes.

Does Evil Doctor include disability representation?

Minimal

The plot does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities used as narrative devices.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles with a powerful female antagonist.
Moves away from passive female victimhood in thriller narratives.
Examines complex ethical dilemmas through the theme of infertility.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Fails to incorporate characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Matt and Aubrey, a young and successful show business couple, are having their first child. Based on a friend’s recommendation, they go to the best OBGYN in Los Angeles, Dr. Natalie Barnes. She is gorgeous, fit, and intelligent… but Natalie is not the hero she seems to be. She switches sonograms and lies to Aubrey about her needing bed rest, effectively putting Aubrey out of the picture as she attempts to seduce Matt. Dr. Barnes has been repeatedly failing to get pregnant and has her sights set on Aubrey’s baby.

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