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Iblis

Iblis

2023

TV-PG

Director

Rabbi Khan

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

Two brothers came to Dhaka for some reason. They rent a old house in low price, They staying in that house, but they don't know that house is haunted, They can feel something is wrong in this house they have scary experience. They have nightmares and more.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.1/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film focuses on two brothers within a traditional horror framework. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that challenge heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on male protagonists. While it avoids explicit depictions of submissive femininity, the lack of female characters with agency limits the gender diversity.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

Set in Dhaka, the film provides a South Asian cultural context. This setting moves the narrative away from Western-centric defaults, though specific casting details are unavailable.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The supernatural setting suggests a departure from Western norms. However, the film lacks clear evidence of anti-institutional themes or the exploration of subjective morality.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The nightmares described function as standard horror tropes rather than nuanced explorations of mental health.

Strengths

  • The Dhaka setting provides a non-Western cultural backdrop.
  • The narrative avoids a Western-centric or Anglo-Saxon default perspective.

Areas for Improvement

  • The story lacks female characters with meaningful agency.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative narratives.
  • The film does not explore disability or nuanced mental health themes.
  • The narrative lacks intersectional complexity or systemic social subversion.

AI Analysis

Iblis follows a conventional horror structure centered on two brothers in a haunted Dhaka residence. The narrative relies on established genre tropes like psychological distress and supernatural phenomena rather than complex identity politics. While the South Asian setting provides regional authenticity, the film lacks intersectional character agency. The focus remains on traditional genre expectations rather than intentional narrative disruption or social subversion. Ultimately, the film functions as a localized thriller that lacks the documented complexity required for a higher diversity score.

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