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Bedeviled

Name: Bedeviled
Director: Abel Vang, Burlee Vang
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Abel Vang, Burlee Vang

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bedeviled is a typical techno-horror film that emphasizes suspense and psychological terror over social or multi-layered themes. The story revolves around the fear caused by a malicious digital entity, sticking closely to established horror conventions. The movie doesn't make a concerted effort to challenge social norms or provide meaningful representation for underrepresented groups. Instead, it serves as a warning about digital privacy and personal vulnerability. Overall, the film adheres to the standard structure of teen thrillers, lacking in progressive or subversive elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bedeviled have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight. It focuses on a typical teenage experience dealing with a digital threat.

How does Bedeviled portray gender?

Fair

The story features a standard group of teenagers. There's no attempt to challenge traditional gender roles or show masculinity in a new light.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bedeviled?

Fair

The movie follows typical casting practices for teen thrillers. There's no indication of a predominantly non-white cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional racial backgrounds.

How does Bedeviled represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on fears about technology rather than criticizing religion or capitalism. The evil app is portrayed as a technological problem, not a broader social issue.

Does Bedeviled include disability representation?

Limited

The film doesn't feature any characters with visible or hidden disabilities. There's no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities as part of the story.

Present on Screen

The film successfully uses the contemporary cliché of a sinister digital assistant to create psychological tension.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth in social or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing almost entirely on genre-driven suspense.
There's a missed opportunity to challenge traditional gender or racial stereotypes among the ensemble cast.
The film avoids broader societal commentary, focusing instead on individual fear.

Official Synopsis

When a group of teenagers receive an invite to download the latest smartphone app, an intelligent personal assistant, they expect a harmless way to get directions and restaurant recommendations. But the sinister nature of the app soon reveals itself, tormenting the friends by tapping into their darkest fears.

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