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Khadam

Name: Khadam
Director: Shamyl Othman
Released: 2026
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2026

Director

Shamyl Othman

Runtime

118 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Khadam centers a female protagonist confronting a supernatural threat to her family, placing maternal agency at the heart of the horror. The cast is predominantly non-white, with names and context pointing to Malay or Southeast Asian heritage, giving characters of color meaningful narrative weight. The film’s cultural texture emerges through its supernatural premise, which likely draws on regional folklore or spiritual beliefs, though the synopsis stops short of engaging with specific cultural institutions or critiques. This keeps the cultural representation suggestive rather than explicit. Gaps are clear: there is no LGBTQ+ presence and no characters with disabilities. With evidence limited to a brief synopsis and cast list, deeper dynamics remain uncertain, tempering the overall assessment.

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Category Breakdown

Does Khadam have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the cast or story. The narrative focuses on a mother protecting her daughter from a supernatural entity, with no same-sex relationships or queer themes present.

How does Khadam portray gender?

Good

A woman drives the plot as the protagonist racing to save her daughter. The cast includes several female leads, though the synopsis does not detail the roles or influence of male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Khadam?

Good

The film features a predominantly non-white cast with names suggesting Malay or Southeast Asian heritage. Characters of color hold central narrative roles, including the lead and supporting ensemble.

How does Khadam represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot involves a dark entity and supernatural horror elements, likely drawing on local folklore or spiritual beliefs. The synopsis does not indicate a critique or endorsement of specific cultural institutions.

Does Khadam include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the cast or plot summary. The conflict focuses on supernatural possession rather than disability-related themes.

Present on Screen

Female-led narrative with a mother as the central hero.
Predominantly non-white cast in meaningful, central roles.

Limited or Absent

No visible LGBTQ+ representation in the story.
Lack of characters with disabilities in the cast.

Official Synopsis

Melor, who is forced to inherit her family's inheritance. As a result, she must race against time to save her daughter from a dark entity that is beginning to take over her life.

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