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Alas Pati: Dead Forest
Representation Score
3.0/10
Limited
2018
Director
Jose Poernomo
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Alas Pati: Dead Forest is a traditional survival-horror film that serves as a cautionary tale. The plot revolves around a group of content creators who pursue digital fame and face a supernatural threat. The film emphasizes creating an atmosphere of tension and relies on genre clichés rather than engaging with social commentary. It does not have the structure to address issues related to identity politics or systemic critiques, making it a typical regional genre piece. While the Indonesian setting introduces ethnic diversity compared to Western cinema, the film does not delve into the complexities of overlapping identities or challenge traditional social structures.
Category Breakdown
Does Alas Pati: Dead Forest have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or those who identify differently from their birth gender.
How does Alas Pati: Dead Forest portray gender?
The story focuses on a group of young adults who are seeking fame online. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or breaking down conventional archetypes.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Alas Pati: Dead Forest?
As an Indonesian production, the film features a Southeast Asian cast and setting. While this provides ethnic diversity compared to Western media, the depth of individual character backgrounds is not clearly defined.
How does Alas Pati: Dead Forest represent religion and culture?
The plot incorporates local folklore and supernatural beliefs. It adheres to established regional horror frameworks without offering secular or anti-Western critiques.
Does Alas Pati: Dead Forest include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Offers a Southeast Asian perspective through its Indonesian setting and cast.
Limited or Absent
- Could better represent LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
- Does not address complex social commentary or challenge traditional gender roles.
- Relies on standard genre clichés rather than exploring diverse or systemic themes.
Official Synopsis
For fame, Raya and his friends came to the haunted area. When making video, one of them died. They decided to flee but the ghost is coming with them.
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