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Blood Born

Name: Blood Born
Director: Reed Shusterman
Released: 2021
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2021

Director

Reed Shusterman

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blood Born explores the disruption of the traditional nuclear family by introducing non-Western spiritual practices. By focusing on a witch doctor and ritualistic interventions, the film moves away from conventional secular or Christian horror clichés. The narrative critiques Western domestic norms and medical approaches to crises. It uses Ola's character to dismantle established social orders and patriarchal stability within the home. However, the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and provides no information regarding disability. Diversity is primarily focused on cultural and spiritual elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blood Born have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or situations involving LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender experiences. The main storyline revolves around a heterosexual couple dealing with infertility issues.

How does Blood Born portray gender?

Fair

The story indicates a change in gender dynamics as Ola gains control over the household. Both Makayla and Ola show strong roles in driving the narrative, while Eric loses influence over his environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blood Born?

Good

The film incorporates non-Western spiritual beliefs through the character of Ola. This shifts the typical Western horror themes by focusing on magical rituals and a witch doctor.

How does Blood Born represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie challenges Western medical and religious norms by introducing non-traditional spiritual systems. It examines the instability of the traditional family structure through these external influences.

Does Blood Born include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Moves away from typical Western horror themes by using non-Western spiritual frameworks.
Challenges traditional patriarchal structures through shifting domestic control.
Questions the dominance of Western medical and religious solutions to personal crises.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or identities.
Provides no information or characterization regarding disability.
Relies heavily on Ola's background for the depth of racial and cultural representation.

Official Synopsis

Struggling to conceive, Eric and Makayla hire a witch doctor from Gravida Foundation to help them. Ola moves into their home, taking over their lives as she puts them through a series of magical rituals.

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