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The Deceased

Name: The Deceased
Director: Adhe Dharmastriya
Released: 2025
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2025

Director

Adhe Dharmastriya

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Deceased presents a culturally rich horror experience by drawing on Indonesian myths and rituals. By focusing on regional folklore, it offers a meaningful departure from mainstream global horror. However, the film’s approach to diverse identities remains limited. While the cast and setting highlight ethnic specificity, there is no clear indication of challenging traditional gender roles or representing LGBTQ+ characters. Additionally, there is no representation of characters with disabilities. Overall, the film excels as a cultural study but falls short in terms of visible diversity in LGBTQ+ identities and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Deceased have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses primarily on family dynamics and supernatural elements.

How does The Deceased portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around siblings Nuri and Yanda, indicating a gender-inclusive approach. However, the emphasis on the older brother's protests might reinforce traditional gender roles within the family.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Deceased?

Good

The film features a predominantly Indonesian cast, emphasizing non-Western perspectives. This approach diverges from Western-centric horror by focusing on local culture.

How does The Deceased represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative delves into localized myths and rituals related to death. This focus shifts away from Western religious morality towards a more nuanced folkloric framework.

Does The Deceased include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The film does not address this aspect of diversity.

Present on Screen

Provides a unique perspective by using Indonesian myths and rituals.
Offers a culturally complex narrative through localized spiritual frameworks.
Features a predominantly Indonesian cast, ensuring ethnic specificity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
Does not include characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
May reinforce traditional gender hierarchies within the family structure.

Official Synopsis

When their father dies on a cursed day, terror follows siblings Nuri and Yanda as they navigate myths, rituals and their older brother's protests.

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