
A Taste of Evil
1971

Representation Score
Fair
1970
PGDirector
Curtis Harrington
Runtime
74 minutes
Average Rating
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How Awful About Allan is a product of its time, functioning as a traditional psychological thriller. It emphasizes individual anxieties and psychological instability over systemic social critiques or diverse representation. The film adheres to the social norms of the early 1970s, focusing on a male-dominated narrative of paranoia and domestic tension. While it touches on mental health, it does so through genre conventions rather than advocating for nuanced understanding. Ultimately, the work lacks the intentionality needed to challenge established social hierarchies, serving primarily as a stylized character study within a homogeneous demographic framework.
Category Breakdown
The story revolves around a brother, sister, and boarder living together. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heteronormativity.
The plot centers on the psychological conflicts of male characters. Although a sister provides support, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles.
The film likely reflects the demographic uniformity typical of 1970s psychological thrillers. There is no indication of a racially diverse cast.
The story focuses on individual paranoia within a traditional domestic setting. It does not critique Western institutions or religion.
The protagonist's history with a mental institution introduces themes of mental illness. However, the portrayal risks falling into the 'madman' stereotype common in horror films.
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Official Synopsis
After an eight-month stay in a mental hospital, a tormented man comes home to live with his sister; but a mysterious boarder may be trying to kill him.

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