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Devil's Market

Devil's Market

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2024

Director

Wisnu Surya Pratama

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Devil's Market successfully shifts away from Western-centric horror by focusing on Southeast Asian folklore and a non-Western demographic. The film’s strength lies in its cultural grounding and its portrayal of a female protagonist who drives the plot. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities. The narrative focus remains narrow, centered on the protagonist’s professional journey and supernatural elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Devil's Market have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. The story focuses on the protagonist’s reputation and supernatural elements.

How does Devil's Market portray gender?

Fair

Tamara is portrayed as a proactive and ambitious female protagonist, challenging typical horror clichés of female passivity. However, the dynamics of the supporting cast are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Devil's Market?

Good

The film features a Southeast Asian cast that authentically represents the region. The story centers on indigenous folklore rather than traditional Anglo-centric horror clichés.

How does Devil's Market represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores the tension between modern digital culture and traditional belief systems. It uses urban legends and blasphemy to critique societal structures and public opinion.

Does Devil's Market include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the current narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on a non-Western, Southeast Asian demographic and regional authenticity.
  • Features a female protagonist who actively drives the plot.
  • Uses localized folklore and urban legends to ground the horror.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Narrative focus remains narrow, centered on the protagonist’s journey.

Official Synopsis

Tamara, a vlogger who received blasphemy from netizens for uploading fake apparition videos. As soon as she learns the legendary story of the Devil's Market, he plans to prove the existence of spirits as well as clear his reputation. Together with her friends, Tamara visited a forbidden forest called Devil's Market. Instead of getting what she wants, Tamara is stuck in it.

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