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The Wicked Gift

The Wicked Gift

2017

Director

Roberto D'Antona

Runtime

112 minutes

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Synopsis

Ethan is a young, shy and rather reserved designer who has suffered from insomnia for many years due to his terrible nightmares. Believing he has a personality disorder he decides to see a therapist to solve his problem, but it will be thanks to the help of his best friend and a medium that he will face a long journey, a journey that will lead him to discover that his nightmares hide a shocking truth, something darker and more sinister than he ever imagined.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.1/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks explicit evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's psychological struggles and his interactions with a medium and a friend.

Gender Representation

Fair

Ethan, a shy and reserved male lead, offers a departure from hyper-masculine archetypes. However, the story does not explicitly subvert gender hierarchies or traditional masculinity.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no evidence of non-white majority casting or race-bent roles. The ethnic diversity of the cast remains unconfirmed within the available narrative context.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The inclusion of a medium suggests a move toward spiritualism that disrupts singular religious frameworks. The film explores the blurred lines between clinical psychology and subjective spirituality.

Disability Representation

Fair

The protagonist's chronic insomnia and perceived personality disorders engage with themes of neurodivergence. This provides a platform for depicting invisible disabilities through a mental health journey.

Strengths

  • The protagonist's reserved nature provides a nuanced look at male vulnerability.
  • The focus on insomnia and personality disorders engages with mental health themes.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
  • There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative characters.
  • The narrative does not actively deconstruct systemic power or social hierarchies.

AI Analysis

The film functions primarily as a genre-driven psychological thriller centered on individual experience. While it engages with mental health themes, it lacks broader social or identity-based critiques. The narrative architecture focuses on Ethan's internal struggle and supernatural discovery. There is little evidence of intersectional complexity or the deconstruction of systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, the film's diversity is limited to its exploration of psychological distress, leaving other categories like race and LGBTQ+ identity unaddressed.

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