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Necromancer

Name: Necromancer
Director: Dusty Nelson
Released: 1988
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1988

Director

Dusty Nelson

Runtime

88 minutes

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Necromancer is a period-specific horror film that emphasizes genre clichés over diverse representation. While it empowers its female lead, the film remains limited in its demographic range. The narrative shifts the power dynamic from a female victim to a supernatural force. This departure from the traditional 'damsel in distress' cliché offers a rare moment of female-driven retribution within the exploitation genre. Overall, the film lacks a broader critique of societal structures and demographic diversity. It focuses on individual trauma rather than a broader, inclusive perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Necromancer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The main conflict revolves around heterosexual trauma.

How does Necromancer portray gender?

Fair

A female character transitions from being a victim to having supernatural power, challenging the damsel in distress stereotype. However, the storyline depends heavily on sexual assault as a common plot device.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Necromancer?

Minimal

The cast lacks diversity, with no indication of non-white actors. The casting follows a uniform pattern typical of 1980s horror films.

How does Necromancer represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into personal morality through cycles of revenge but does not explicitly criticize Western institutions or capitalism.

Does Necromancer include disability representation?

Minimal

The movie does not feature any characters with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions portrayed with significant influence.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist gains supernatural power and becomes a dominant force.
The film challenges the traditional 'damsel in distress' cliché through retribution.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-straight identities.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
The narrative does not include characters with disabilities portrayed with significant influence.

Official Synopsis

Julie, a college student, is sexually assaulted by two fellow students. Desperate for revenge, she makes contact with a necromancer, who begins using her demonic powers to get rid of any guy Julie hates.

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