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Revenge of the Necromancer

Name: Revenge of the Necromancer
Director: Sohail A. Hassan
Released: 2018
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2018

Director

Sohail A. Hassan

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Revenge of the Necromancer disrupts traditional social archetypes through its character interactions. By giving female characters active roles and centering a multi-ethnic alliance, the film avoids common pitfalls of homogeneous genre storytelling. The narrative's strength lies in its focus on an outsider protagonist navigating complex spiritual landscapes. This approach allows for a nuanced exploration of social structures and individualistic belief systems. However, the film remains somewhat limited by its reliance on standard genre frameworks. While it challenges certain clichés, it lacks deeper commentary on the institutional or social structures it touches upon.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revenge of the Necromancer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a close bond between Jimmy and Amir. Their quick alliance hints at a departure from typical teenage social hierarchies.

How does Revenge of the Necromancer portray gender?

Good

The story challenges common clichés by featuring the school's most popular girls as key fighters in the supernatural conflict. They take active roles rather than being passive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revenge of the Necromancer?

Good

Including Amir as a lead protagonist introduces a multi-ethnic dynamic. This shifts the narrative away from a homogeneous model by focusing on a diverse duo.

How does Revenge of the Necromancer represent religion and culture?

Fair

Jimmy’s interest in the occult and ancient rituals explores non-traditional spirituality. The film emphasizes individualistic, esoteric practices over conventional religious norms.

Does Revenge of the Necromancer include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the narrative regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges gender clichés by giving female characters active, combat-oriented roles.
Features a multi-ethnic central alliance between the primary protagonists.
Explores non-traditional spirituality and esoteric rituals through the protagonist's journey.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't provide explicit detail about the nature of the bond between the male leads.
Provides limited commentary on the social or religious institutions being challenged.
Offers no representation or visibility for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jimmy is an outsider at his school. He is interested in the occult. He doesn't socialize much, but instead he tries to get in touch with his dead mother through ancient rituals, but without success. But one day a new boy starts at the school and he quickly befriends Jimmy. Suddenly the spirits awaken and become a real threat, so Jimmy and Amir have to join forces with the schools two most popular girls to fight the evil.

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