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London Voodoo

Name: London Voodoo
Director: Robert Pratten
Released: 2004
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2004

Not Rated

Director

Robert Pratten

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

London Voodoo stands out in the horror genre by respectfully portraying voodoo as a legitimate belief system. By placing voodoo in a modern London setting, the film breaks down racial and geographic stereotypes. Its strengths lie in its nuanced cultural portrayal and avoidance of superficial caricatures. However, the film remains confined by traditional horror clichés and lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does London Voodoo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-cisgender identities.

How does London Voodoo portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a wife gaining unsettling power, which shifts the typical stable spouse dynamic into a horror possession scenario.

How racially and ethnically diverse is London Voodoo?

Good

The movie showcases a diverse voodoo community set in contemporary London. This highlights the ability to act of non-white practitioners in an urban Western context.

How does London Voodoo represent religion and culture?

Excellent

Voodoo is depicted as a legitimate and multifaceted belief system, challenging colonialist views and Western-centric spiritual frameworks.

Does London Voodoo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Portrays voodoo as a legitimate and multifaceted belief system.
Features a diverse community within a contemporary urban setting.
Avoids superficial caricatures through thorough research.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional horror clichés regarding female characters.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender themes.
Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When ambitious analyst Lincoln Mathers (played by Doug Cockle) relocates his family from New York to London, his wife Sarah (Sara Stewart) discovers a new disturbing power and becomes hostage to an ancient spirit. As Mathers notices that the family is tearing apart and that his wife's behavior becomes more violent and erratic, he accepts that to save the woman he married he must take a leap of faith. London Voodoo is one of the few films about voodoo to show the belief system in a positive light. Here, it's "work" that's evil. The film shows multicultural voodoo followers in a contemporary urban setting (London). As research for the script, the filmmakers travelled to Cuba, Miami and New Orleans to experience voodoo first hand.

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