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Sex of the Witch

Sex of the Witch

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

1973

Not Rated

Director

Angelo Pannacciò

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sex of the Witch functions mainly as a gothic horror film, maintaining traditional racial and sexual hierarchies typical of 1970s Italian cinema. It offers limited representation of diverse identities. However, the film stands out by critiquing traditional family structures through themes of greed and corruption. Supernatural elements are used to challenge conventional morality. Overall, the film emphasizes female-centric ability to act and the disruption of standard moral and social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sex of the Witch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It focuses on traditional family structures and inheritance.

How does Sex of the Witch portray gender?

Fair

The film features prominent female leads who play a central role in the story. The witch motif challenges traditional stereotypes by showing women as powerful figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sex of the Witch?

Limited

The film has a predominantly European cast, reflecting the Italian setting of the period. The story centers on a Western aristocratic family.

How does Sex of the Witch represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges established religious and social orders by depicting the family unit and inherited wealth as corrupt. The occult elements subvert traditional institutions.

Does Sex of the Witch include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Features prominent female leads who drive the plot.
  • Challenges traditional family structures through themes of greed and corruption.
  • Uses supernatural motifs to disrupt standard moral and social orders.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
  • Maintains a homogeneous, Eurocentric cast typical of its era.
  • Provides no visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

An old man dies and as his relatives await their dosh they start getting killed, sort of by a witch!

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