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Las nueve caras del miedo

Las nueve caras del miedo

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1995

Director

Christian González

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Las nueve caras del miedo is a supernatural horror film that emphasizes traditional horror elements over social exploration. The plot revolves around a haunted hotel and a possession narrative, using archetypal characters like a medium and a friar to create suspense. While the film’s backstory includes violence against underrepresented women in the 1950s, these elements serve mainly as atmospheric triggers for horror. The narrative does not deeply explore or critique social hierarchies or systemic issues. Overall, the film functions as a standard horror piece, focusing on supernatural conflict and suspense rather than intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or progressive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Las nueve caras del miedo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The cast follows a typical horror setup without addressing non-straight identities.

How does Las nueve caras del miedo portray gender?

Limited

Women in the film are mostly portrayed as historical victims, such as prostitutes. There is no indication of women having significant roles or control in the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Las nueve caras del miedo?

Fair

Being a Spanish-language production, it avoids Anglo-centric norms. However, the specific racial composition of the cast is not clearly defined or given much narrative importance.

How does Las nueve caras del miedo represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie heavily depends on traditional religious symbols, featuring a friar and themes of possession. It stays within conventional spiritual frameworks without challenging them.

Does Las nueve caras del miedo include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention neurodivergence or physical disabilities. There are no characters with specific accessibility needs or mental health issues highlighted.

Present on Screen

  • The Spanish-language production naturally avoids Anglo-centric casting norms.

Limited or Absent

  • The film portrays women primarily as passive historical figures rather than active participants.
  • The movie lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with neurodivergent conditions.
  • The story uses religious themes as conventional clichés rather than exploring complex cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

A TV crew alongside a medium, a friar and a killer with regrets spend the night inside a haunted hotel, place where a guy murdered prostitutes in the 1950's. Soon they discover the place is really haunted, the friar is possessed by an evil force beginning a new massacre.

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