
Slumber
2017

Representation Score
Fair
2023
Director
Andy Mitton
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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The film 'The Harbinger' centers on a female protagonist's psychological journey, yet it adheres closely to traditional storytelling structures. It lacks diverse representation, focusing instead on a narrow perspective of identity and experience. While the film successfully highlights the protagonist's internal struggles, its reliance on a primarily white cast and traditional Western norms limits its ability to offer a broader range of perspectives. Additionally, the treatment of mental health issues through supernatural elements fails to provide nuanced representations of neurodivergence.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. It follows a traditional storyline focused on heterosexual relationships.
The story centers around a female protagonist's journey and internal struggles. However, it lacks detailed interactions between female characters.
The cast is predominantly white, reflecting traditional Western cinema norms. There is little diversity in terms of race and ethnicity.
The narrative focuses on individual grief and supernatural horror, staying within conventional psychological horror clichés. It does not delve into broader cultural or religious themes.
Mental instability is portrayed through supernatural elements rather than realistic experiences of neurodivergence. There is no nuanced depiction of mental health issues.
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Official Synopsis
Monique leaves her family quarantine to help a friend who’s suffering from terrible nightmares - but she learns too late that the bad dreams are contagious, along with the demon behind them.

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