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Reside

Name: Reside
Director: Wisit Sasanatieng
Released: 2018
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2018

Director

Wisit Sasanatieng

Runtime

103 minutes

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Reside succeeds as a culturally specific horror film that breaks away from Western cinematic norms. By centering Thai ritualism and local spiritual traditions, it offers a fresh perspective that avoids the typical white-focused storytelling found in global genre cinema. However, the film's representation of individual identities remains unclear. While supernatural elements challenge stable identities, the specific nuances of gender and LGBTQ+ representation are not clearly established within the narrative framework. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its cultural authenticity and its refusal to adopt a Western-centric storytelling lens, even if specific character-driven diversity metrics remain unverified.

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Category Breakdown

Does Reside have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not confirm the presence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. There is not enough information to give a higher score or a penalty.

How does Reside portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on house members influenced by possession. Without data on how gender roles are portrayed or how much influence men have, the score remains neutral.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Reside?

Excellent

As a Thai production, the film centers a non-Western perspective. The narrative is rooted in local traditions, avoiding a white-focused lens common in global horror.

How does Reside represent religion and culture?

Good

The film relies on ritual ceremonies, suggesting a framework that prioritizes local belief systems. This explores non-Western spiritualities rather than singular Christian morality.

Does Reside include disability representation?

Fair

There is no explicit mention of neurodivergence or physical disability. Possession narratives can metaphorically address bodily autonomy, but specific character arcs are not detailed.

Present on Screen

Centers a non-Western, Thai perspective through local ritualistic traditions.
Avoids the white-focused lens common in mainstream global horror.
Uses non-Western spiritualities rather than traditional Christian morality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit detail regarding LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Provides no clear data on the gendered distribution of influence among characters.
Does not explicitly feature characters with neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Soon after a mysterious-ritual ceremony has been performed in a house, there are several chilling and inexplicable events happening which allegedly relate to haunting-spirit possession influencing house members into violence.

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