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Don't Look at the Demon

Don't Look at the Demon

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2022

NR

Director

Brando Lee

Runtime

95 minutes

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Don't Look at the Demon offers a fresh perspective by focusing on a Malaysian setting and a female protagonist. This approach provides a culturally rich experience that avoids the typical Hollywood formula. However, the film remains limited in its representation of various identities. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes and lacks characters addressing disabilities or neurodivergence. Overall, the film's strength lies in its regional authenticity and its choice to feature a woman leading a paranormal investigation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Don't Look at the Demon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around paranormal investigations and personal struggles rather than non-straight identities.

How does Don't Look at the Demon portray gender?

Fair

A female spiritual medium serves as the main character and primary driver of the plot. This positions her as a significant force in the story, breaking away from traditional horror clichés where women are often passive victims.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Don't Look at the Demon?

Excellent

The film showcases high levels of ethnic diversity and authentic regional representation. By using Malaysian settings and local actors, it steers clear of the usual Hollywood-centric approach.

How does Don't Look at the Demon represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores non-Western spiritual beliefs and local folklore. It emphasizes regional belief systems and rituals over traditional Western religious practices.

Does Don't Look at the Demon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence of visible or invisible disabilities being portrayed. The mention of a troubled past does not indicate any representation in this category.

Present on Screen

  • Strong regional authenticity through its Malaysian setting and local casting.
  • A female-led narrative that gives the protagonist significant influence.
  • Engagement with non-Western spiritual beliefs and local folklore.

Limited or Absent

  • No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • No characters addressing disabilities or neurodivergence.
  • Limited exploration of diverse social identities beyond ethnicity and gender.

Official Synopsis

A spiritual medium leads a paranormal investigative TV crew to a haunted home only to discover that the evil spirit she’s facing holds the key to her troubled past.

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