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Monsters in the Closet

Name: Monsters in the Closet
Director: The Snygg Brothers
Released: 2022
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2022

Director

The Snygg Brothers

Runtime

89 minutes

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Monsters in the Closet follows a traditional horror trajectory centered around a female lead with notable ability to act. Jasmin acts as the primary investigator, which slightly subverts typical gendered horror roles. However, the film lacks verifiable data regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ inclusion. The narrative structure seems to rely on conventional supernatural clichés rather than storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film offers a moderate level of diversity through its central character's competence but remains largely silent on broader social or identity-based representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Monsters in the Closet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses mainly on the supernatural elements of the plot.

How does Monsters in the Closet portray gender?

Fair

Jasmin is a proactive protagonist who leads the investigation into her father's death. This role gives her a significant role in driving the story, avoiding the common cliché of the passive female victim.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Monsters in the Closet?

Minimal

There is no specific information about the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. It's unclear if there is a diverse or non-white majority cast.

How does Monsters in the Closet represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores moral complexity through the use of black magic and the cost of ambition. It questions the ethics of creation but doesn't offer a broader institutional critique.

Does Monsters in the Closet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative doesn't address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Jasmin, has significant investigative ability to act.
The narrative avoids the cliché of the passive female victim by centering her as the plot driver.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no information regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
The story does not address disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

When famous horror author Raymond Grant dies under mysterious circumstances, his daughter returns home to investigate his death. Jasmin discovers her father was using evil black magic to write his newest horror masterpiece. When the author’s audio book is played out loud monsters, zombies and terrifying beings spring from the undead pages to haunt the living. Never open a Pandora box that can’t be closed.

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