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The Obsessed

The Obsessed

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2019

Director

Iva Cakalli, Jacopo Tomassini, Domiziano Cristopharo

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film primarily functions as a body horror movie focused on the psychological descent of a stalker. While it explores themes of bodily autonomy and social norms, it does not explicitly engage with characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or disrupt social hierarchies. The narrative emphasizes individual psychological instability rather than broader cultural or political commentary. Consequently, the film's representation is limited to psychological clichés, leaving questions about gender, race, and identity largely unanswered.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Obsessed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not provide any direct information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The narrative revolves around a stalker's obsession, which does not address queer identity or non-cisgender experiences.

How does The Obsessed portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes both male and female actors, but the gender of the main character is not specified. The film does not clearly subvert traditional gender hierarchies or explore gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Obsessed?

Fair

As a European production, the film features actors of various ethnicities, but there is no clear indication of racial diversity or multi-layered depth among the characters.

How does The Obsessed represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses body horror to deconstruct the human form but does not critique Western institutions or religion. It focuses on individual psychological issues rather than broader cultural or political themes.

Does The Obsessed include disability representation?

Limited

The plot involves a descent into madness, suggesting a portrayal of mental health struggles. It is unclear whether these characters have ability to act or if their mental state serves mainly as a horror element.

Present on Screen

  • Uses the body horror genre to explore themes of bodily autonomy and social norms.
  • Features a diverse production team with a collaborative directorial trio.

Limited or Absent

  • Could include more explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender experiences.
  • Should provide clearer evidence of racial diversity and multi-layered depth among the characters.
  • Mental health struggles should be portrayed with more complex character's ability to drive the story rather than just as horror elements.

Official Synopsis

A body horror freak-out based on the manic descent of Bjork’s stalker.

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