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Baby Doll

Name: Baby Doll
Director: Manfe Lozial
Released: 2021
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2021

Director

Manfe Lozial

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Baby Doll shifts the horror genre by centering an international ensemble of Italian exchange students, thus introducing themes of outsider status and displacement. While the film avoids a homogenous cast, it does not provide enough detail to fully explore deeper layers of identity. The narrative has potential for examining identity issues, but the execution of character roles and ability to act remains somewhat unclear. Overall, the film takes steps towards diversity by using a non-Western protagonist group, even though it does not explicitly represent other categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Baby Doll have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the sexual orientation or gender identities of the protagonists. Consequently, no representation is present in the current narrative overview.

How does Baby Doll portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a group of students, which offers potential to challenge traditional horror clichés. However, the film does not explore the specific gendered power dynamics between characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Baby Doll?

Good

By featuring Italian exchange students, the film deviates from typical Anglo-Saxon horror narratives, introducing a unique European ethnic perspective.

How does Baby Doll represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of cultural displacement and isolation, focusing on the experiences of stranded foreign students.

Does Baby Doll include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters in the film exhibit neurodivergence or physical disabilities, and the narrative concentrates on the supernatural threats faced by the students.

Present on Screen

The film uses Italian exchange students to break away from traditional Anglo-Saxon horror clichés.
It explores themes of cultural displacement and isolation.
The international cast provides a fresh approach to the genre.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no depiction of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.
Gendered power dynamics and character's ability to drive the story are not well-defined.

Official Synopsis

Four foreign exchange students from Italy, stranded in an abandoned house spiral as their worst fears are realized; They are being haunted by a terrifying evil.

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