You are here:

Dark Intentions

Dark Intentions

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2015

TV-14

Director

Chris Sivertson

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Dark Intentions operates primarily as a genre-driven psychological thriller, focusing on the instability of domestic life and the psychological burdens of new motherhood. However, the film lacks a broader perspective on diverse social identities and systemic critiques. Instead, it prioritizes suspense over progressive representation, following conventional storytelling patterns.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Dark Intentions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film explores the psychological conflict between Molly and Beth, focusing on their internal struggles without depicting non-cisgender identities or narratives that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Dark Intentions portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on the complexities of motherhood and women's ability to drive the story, disrupting traditional domestic stability through shifting power dynamics among its female protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dark Intentions?

Limited

The narrative appears to follow conventional, homogeneous casting patterns, with no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Dark Intentions represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film deconstructs the idealized maternal experience by framing parenthood as a struggle, avoiding promotion of the traditional family unit as a stable institution.

Does Dark Intentions include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does the narrative depict neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the sanctity of traditional maternal roles by portraying motherhood as a psychological struggle.
  • Highlights women's ability to drive the story and the complex interpersonal dynamics between women.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or systemic narrative disruption.
  • Fails to include visible racial or ethnic diversity in its homogeneous casting patterns.
  • Does not engage with non-cisgender identities or queer narratives.

Official Synopsis

Molly is struggling with being a new mom, but after meeting Beth, things temporarily improve only to turn sinister as Beth's dark intentions are brought to light.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.