You are here:

Forsaken

Name: Forsaken
Director: Tristan Price
Released: 2016
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Tristan Price

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Forsaken is a character-driven film focusing on moral transgression and the subversion of religious orthodoxy. Its strength lies in challenging institutional spiritual authority. However, the film lacks demographic diversity and relies on traditional gender roles. The use of illness as a plot device also limits the depth of its representation. While the film offers a progressive critique of religious dogma, it remains narrow in its representation of diverse identities and experiences.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Forsaken have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-cisgender identities in the film.

How does Forsaken portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist who makes key decisions. The female lead's role is mainly reactive due to her illness.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Forsaken?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Forsaken represent religion and culture?

Good

The film criticizes religious dogma by depicting a priest who rejects faith for personal ethics. This prioritizes individual choice over institutional authority.

Does Forsaken include disability representation?

Fair

A fatal illness drives the plot but is used more as a plot device than a nuanced exploration of living with a disability.

Present on Screen

The film effectively challenges religious dogma by prioritizing individual ability to act over institutional mandates.
It explores moral relativism through the protagonist's actions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Gender roles are traditional, with the male lead as the primary agent of change.
Disability is used as a narrative catalyst rather than a nuanced exploration of lived experience.

Official Synopsis

When a Priest discovers his wife is deathly ill, he decides to go against his faith and use his knowledge of exorcisms to possess her in order to save her life.

How are these scores produced? →