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Little Evil

Name: Little Evil
Director: Eli Craig
Released: 2017
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

Eli Craig

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Little Evil primarily serves as a genre-parody that stays within the boundaries of traditional Western comedic clichés. While the director has a history of disrupting genre conventions, this film prioritizes the subversion of parental competence over identity politics. The narrative structure relies on a homogeneous cast and a localized domestic setting. This focus limits the film's ability to engage with diverse social dynamics or challenge broader social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a satire of the nuclear family unit rather than an exploration of diverse social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Little Evil have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a family unit that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no characters or stories that question traditional sexual orientations or gender identities.

How does Little Evil portray gender?

Fair

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story during a domestic crisis. However, the male protagonist is often portrayed as incompetent, following typical parental archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Little Evil?

Limited

The film is set in a homogeneous suburban environment with a lack of diverse casting. The narrative does not challenge the Anglo-Saxon norm.

How does Little Evil represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses religious symbols to parody the Antichrist cliché. It focuses on the dysfunction of the nuclear family rather than broader cultural critiques.

Does Little Evil include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses that influence the plot or character development.

Present on Screen

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story during a domestic crisis.
The film uses comedic subversion to challenge traditional hierarchies of masculine leadership.

Limited or Absent

The casting reflects a homogeneous suburban environment that lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
The narrative lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
There is no meaningful depiction of disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Gary, who has just married Samantha, the woman of his dreams, discovers that her six-year-old son may be the Antichrist.

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