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Dolls

Name: Dolls
Director: Cuyle Carvin
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Cuyle Carvin

Runtime

85 minutes

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Dolls (2019) follows traditional horror conventions, focusing on a father-daughter relationship amid supernatural threats. While the rebellious daughter challenges traditional feminine roles, the film lacks broader representation of diverse identities. The narrative centers on a conventional family structure, avoiding storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film primarily explores themes of parental authority and adolescent rebellion without challenging broader societal hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dolls have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on a traditional family structure with a father and his daughter.

How does Dolls portray gender?

Limited

The rebellious teenage daughter challenges traditional feminine roles. The male protagonist's struggles also offer a minor deviation from typical masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dolls?

Minimal

The film doesn't provide information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the main characters. There's no indication of a racially diverse cast.

How does Dolls represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot deals with generational conflict and family issues. However, it emphasizes traditional family structures without critiquing cultural traditions.

Does Dolls include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't mention any characters with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The rebellious teenage daughter challenges traditional feminine roles.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and various disability perspectives.
The narrative relies on a standard nuclear family structure without exploring multi-layered identities.
There is no evidence of cultural critique or the deconstruction of traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A struggling children's book author and his rebellious teenage daughter move into a house they've inherited and find mysterious dolls in the attic. The father and daughter soon learn that the dolls have a sinister - and deadly - past.

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