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The Occultist

Name: The Occultist
Director: Tim Kincaid
Released: 1988
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1988

Director

Tim Kincaid

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film blends genres by incorporating Caribbean political tensions, providing a baseline for racial and cultural diversity. However, it lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ visibility or meaningful engagement with disability, making the social commentary somewhat limited. While the president's daughter drives part of the narrative, the overall structure adheres to traditional action-movie clichés and centers on a male protagonist.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Occultist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-straight identities in the film. Queer representation is entirely absent.

How does The Occultist portray gender?

Limited

The president's daughter plays a significant role by driving the plot through her alliance with rebels. However, the main narrative revolves around a male cyborg protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Occultist?

Fair

The inclusion of a Caribbean presidency and regional rebels introduces non-Western political structures, providing a basis for racial diversity within the film's setting.

How does The Occultist represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of political rebellion and assassination hint at a possible critique of systemic power. However, it remains unclear if the film delves into specific cultural or anti-Western sentiments.

Does The Occultist include disability representation?

Minimal

The cyborg protagonist features technological body modifications, but it is unclear if this addresses disability. The technology seems to serve as a standard science fiction cliché.

Present on Screen

The film introduces non-Western political structures through a Caribbean presidency.
The president's daughter plays a key role in driving the narrative through her alliances.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer character development.
The cyborg element serves as a genre cliché rather than a nuanced exploration of disability.
The narrative lacks evidence of deep storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or subversion of social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A cyborg private eye is hired to protect a Caribbean president visiting New York City. Unknown to him, the president's daughter is in league with his country's rebels who are trying to assassinate him.

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