You are here:

Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse

Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2024

Director

Rizal Mantovani

Runtime

118 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse functions as a traditional supernatural thriller. It prioritizes regional horror clichés and local folklore over exploring multi-layered identities or systemic social hierarchies. The film's narrative structure revolves around a conventional domestic unit. By focusing on a curse intended to disrupt a marriage, the story reinforces traditional family structures rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the work serves as a genre-specific exploration of supernatural tension. It lacks an intentional effort to disrupt social norms or include diverse perspectives.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual marriage between Maya and Andi. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male-female couple. The power dynamics between them are unclear, but the narrative likely relies on traditional gender roles and vulnerabilities within a domestic setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse?

Fair

As an Indonesian production, the film provides a Southeast Asian context. However, the cast appears to reflect a homogeneous demographic consistent with the local setting.

How does Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot utilizes local spiritualism and the concept of santet. It focuses on traditional supernatural morality and the preservation of the family unit rather than social critique.

Does Poison Sangga: The Homewrecker's Curse include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergent conditions or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

  • Provides an authentic Southeast Asian cultural context through local spiritualism.
  • Engages deeply with regional folklore and the specific concept of santet.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
  • Does not include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
  • Relies on conventional domestic structures rather than diverse social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Soon after getting married, couple Maya and Andi begin to experience eerie disturbances from unseen malevolent forces.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.