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Bad Ben 9: Benign

Name: Bad Ben 9: Benign
Director: Nigel Bach
Released: 2021
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Nigel Bach

Runtime

98 minutes

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Bad Ben 9: Benign follows a traditional horror-comedy structure centered on a single male protagonist. The plot relies on established genre clichés, such as a haunted house and a struggle against demonic forces, rather than exploring complex social dynamics. The film lacks visible evidence of diverse character development. The focus remains on individual survival and restoring order within a domestic space, leaving little room for diverse perspectives or the disruption of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work prioritizes genre-driven conflict over representative storytelling, resulting in a narrow narrative scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bad Ben 9: Benign have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a single male protagonist fighting supernatural forces.

How does Bad Ben 9: Benign portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male lead named Tom Riley, who navigates a domestic setting. He seeks help from others, but the gender of these characters is not specified.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bad Ben 9: Benign?

Limited

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The setting and the name of the protagonist suggest a conventional, non-diverse framework.

How does Bad Ben 9: Benign represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard horror framework where good battles against evil. There is no critique of cultural norms or subversion of Western institutional norms.

Does Bad Ben 9: Benign include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about the depiction of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film uses a clear, recognizable horror-comedy framework centered on a single protagonist's struggle.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit evidence of diverse identities or character depth.
The story relies on conventional genre clichés without challenging traditional social hierarchies.
There is a lack of information regarding the racial, ethnic, or gendered composition of the supporting cast.

Official Synopsis

Tom Riley wanders out of the woods behind his home on Steelmanville Road and must climb through the window to get inside. He is baffled by objects in the house that aren’t his and things moving on their own. He soon finds himself dealing with evil forces that cause him to rely on the help of others to try and figure out once and for all how to rid the house of evil…including the most powerful demon he has ever faced!

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