Tape
2012

Representation Score
Limited
2009
Director
Jim Haggerty
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Witchmaster General sticks closely to low-budget horror clichés. The narrative leans heavily on established archetypes of infidelity and supernatural retribution, reinforcing conventional social hierarchies rather than disrupting them. The film's engagement with cultural elements is shallow. While it includes Voodoo themes, the lack of character depth suggests these elements are used as genre shorthand rather than meaningful representation. Overall, the production prioritizes genre conventions over sociological commentary, resulting in a film that lacks intentional progressive or diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not feature any openly LGBTQ+ characters or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on traditional marital roles without questioning these norms.
Women are portrayed mainly as tools for advancing the plot or subjects of moral judgment. The 'unfaithful wife' cliché suggests a lack of women taking control of their own lives.
The film incorporates Afro-Caribbean Voodoo themes but does not provide nuanced, actively leading characters of color. These elements may come across as exotic shorthand rather than deep representation.
The story follows a typical supernatural morality play involving betrayal. It does not challenge traditional social or Western structures but instead adheres to familiar patterns.
There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
An evil Voodoo Witchdoctor runs a murder-for-hire business. He'll do away with your unfaithful wife, your unappreciative boss, or your back-stabbing friend - but the price is your soul!
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