
Santo vs. Black Magic Woman
1973

Representation Score
Limited
1966
Director
Alfredo B. Crevenna
Runtime
88 minutes
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Los Endemoniados del Ring is a genre-driven film from mid-century Mexican cinema that emphasizes the spectacle of Lucha Libre. The plot revolves around a classic good-versus-evil conflict involving archetypal characters like 'Angel' and 'Satan.' While the film provides a regional cultural specificity through its Mexican production context and Lucha Libre setting, it remains firmly within the commercial standards of its time. It does not seek to disrupt social hierarchies or offer complex, multi-layered character studies. Ultimately, the film operates as a traditional action-adventure that relies on established conventions rather than narrative subversion or diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions. It adheres to traditional binary archetypes typical of 1960s commercial cinema.
The story focuses on male-centric roles and a male protagonist who is idolized. Female characters do not play significant roles or challenge existing hierarchies.
As a Mexican production, the film offers a non-Anglo-Saxon cultural perspective. However, it does not delve deeply into multi-layered aspects or feature diverse ethnic casting within its regional context.
The story employs traditional moral dualism through angelic and demonic figures. This indicates a reliance on conventional morality without critiquing established cultural norms.
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The ring possessed "Angel" and "Satan" not accept under any circumstances the trickery proposal with "Tarzan Beto" idol of the moment.

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