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Nefarious

Nefarious

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2023

R

Director

Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Nefarious is a traditionalist film designed to reinforce established moral frameworks and classical value systems. Its narrative structure centers on a male-dominated psychological and theological confrontation, which limits diverse perspectives. The film resists the deconstruction of traditional Western institutions, offering little representation for underrepresented identities. Instead, it emphasizes the preservation of traditional religious and moral structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nefarious have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-straight relationships. The story focuses on a theological conflict between two men.

How does Nefarious portray gender?

Limited

The story is dominated by male-focused dialogue. With two male protagonists, the film lacks significant roles for women and challenges to traditional male roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nefarious?

Minimal

Casting and character development are mostly homogeneous. The film features a narrow theological debate without much racial or ethnic diversity among the main actors.

How does Nefarious represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film criticizes modern secularism by emphasizing the importance of absolute spiritual truths. It portrays secular institutions as inadequate, highlighting the need to maintain traditional Christian morality.

Does Nefarious include disability representation?

Limited

Mental health issues are portrayed through supernatural possession rather than clinical conditions. The inmate's condition serves a theological purpose without a deeper exploration of mental health.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a focused, intense theological debate between two central characters.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant female roles and challenges to traditional male roles.
  • Offers minimal racial or ethnic diversity in casting and setting.
  • Does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or themes.
  • Frames mental health through supernatural clichés rather than clinical reality.

Official Synopsis

On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.

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