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The Devils Dagger

Name: The Devils Dagger
Director: José Medina
Released: 2005
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2005

Director

José Medina

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Devil's Dagger serves as a conventional supernatural thriller focused on a cursed object. The narrative emphasizes localized tension and genre clichés over identity exploration or social hierarchies. The film follows a traditional horror structure without engaging in progressive themes or deconstructing social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Devils Dagger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a cursed dagger affecting a village, without addressing queer identities.

How does The Devils Dagger portray gender?

Limited

The plot centers on supernatural forces and does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies. The film does not provide women with significant roles or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Devils Dagger?

Fair

The village setting allows for diverse casting, but the ethnic composition is unspecified. The film does not delve into multi-layered depth or represent non-Anglo-Saxon majorities.

How does The Devils Dagger represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story relies on traditional horror elements and singular moral frameworks. It does not critique Western institutions or offer secular perspectives, adhering to conventional genre expectations.

Does The Devils Dagger include disability representation?

Limited

The synopsis does not mention neurodivergent characters or individuals with disabilities. The film does not portray these characters with ability to act.

Present on Screen

The small village setting offers a potential canvas for diverse community casting.

Limited or Absent

Include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Challenge traditional gender hierarchies and provide women with significant roles.
Delve into multi-layered depth regarding racial or ethnic diversity.
Portray neurodivergent characters or individuals with visible disabilities with ability to act.
Offer critiques of Western social structures or institutional norms.

Official Synopsis

A demonic dagger passed throughout a small village starts to disrupt the lives of those it comes into contact with.

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