
Wrath of Souls
2020

Representation Score
Fair
2023
Director
Tarun Teja Mallareddy
Runtime
110 minutes
Average Rating
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The film offers a culturally specific horror experience by focusing on South Asian mythology rather than Western demonic themes. Using the Ashwini Kumars as a narrative engine creates a unique feel rooted in regional folklore. However, the film lacks diversity in its social representation. The absence of LGBTQ+ identities and disability narratives keeps the story focused on a conventional social framework. While gender roles are somewhat traditional, the inclusion of intellectually active female characters prevents the film from being passive.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on paranormal investigation and mythological themes without depicting LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Women play important roles in the film, such as the archaeologist Aarthi Rajagopalan, who contributes key plot elements. While the male protagonist drives the action, female characters also take active roles in solving the mystery.
The movie features a predominantly South Asian cast and cultural context. It avoids Western-centric perspectives by using local folklore and mythology as its main drivers.
The story breaks away from typical Western horror clichés by grounding tension in ancient Indian folklore. It emphasizes non-Western spiritual traditions, such as the myth of the Ashwini Kumars.
There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence. No characters navigate chronic illness within the plot.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A group of Youtubers who accidentally unleash a 1500-year-old evil that crosses over from the realm of darkness to the human world.

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