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The Curse of Lilith Ratchet

The Curse of Lilith Ratchet

2018

Director

Eddie Lengyel

Runtime

105 minutes

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Synopsis

Alice and her best friend Lauren inadvertently set a hellish curse in motion after surprisingly acquiring a mysterious shrunken head. Wanting to know more about their fiendish find, they pay a visit to a popular paranormal podcast host Hunter Perry of "Beyond the Veil". Hunter discovers it's true authenticity of the ages-old object and in hopes of creating a rating boost, he plans a LIVE podcast in which the tale of the shrunken head will be introduced to the masses. Little do they know by playing the game and calling her name they will release the malevolent demonic spirit of Lilith Ratchet.

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Overall Score

3.9/10

Limited

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film centers on the friendship between Alice and Lauren. While the narrative avoids traditional male-led horror tropes, it lacks explicit evidence of queer identity or non-cisnormative representation.

Gender Representation

Fair

Alice and Lauren serve as the primary drivers of the plot, providing a sense of female agency. The story avoids typical damsel tropes by placing the supernatural stakes in their hands.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative focus remains strictly on the mechanics of the curse and paranormal investigation. There is no documented information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film explores modern media ethics through a podcast host's pursuit of digital fame. It uses a supernatural object to touch upon themes of moral ambiguity and digital-age superficiality.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The story does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation of disability is present in the narrative.

Strengths

  • The film centers on female agency, positioning women as the primary drivers of the supernatural plot.
  • It avoids traditional 'damsel in distress' tropes by giving the protagonists control over the narrative's momentum.
  • The story provides a critique of modern media ethics and the superficiality of digital fame.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks documented racial and ethnic diversity within its cast and character descriptions.
  • There is a lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of non-cisnormative identities.
  • The narrative does not include any representation of characters with disabilities.

AI Analysis

The film offers a refreshing departure from male-centric horror by centering its plot on a female duo. Alice and Lauren drive the momentum, navigating the supernatural consequences of their discovery rather than acting as passive victims. However, the film lacks significant intersectional depth. There is no verifiable evidence of racial diversity or explicit LGBTQ+ themes, which limits its social impact. The focus remains largely on genre-standard tropes and media ethics. Ultimately, while it disrupts traditional gender hierarchies in horror, it functions more as a standard supernatural thriller than a vehicle for systemic social critique.

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