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A Dark Song

Name: A Dark Song
Director: Liam Gavin
Released: 2016
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2016

Director

Liam Gavin

Runtime

100 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Dark Song places a woman at the center of the narrative, challenging traditional gender roles. Sophia's active role in the story is a strong progressive element, moving away from the 'damsel' cliché common in supernatural horror. However, the film's cast is primarily white and Western, with no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. This narrow demographic focus limits the film's broader social reach. While the film offers a deep exploration of spiritual autonomy and personal obsession, its lack of racial and LGBTQ+ diversity results in a lower overall score.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Dark Song have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does A Dark Song portray gender?

Good

The film centers around Sophia, who actively drives the plot. She shows great psychological strength and intelligence, breaking the typical passive female archetype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Dark Song?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Western, lacking diverse ethnic representation.

How does A Dark Song represent religion and culture?

Good

The film focuses on individual spiritual practices rather than organized religion. It emphasizes personal exploration over communal religious traditions.

Does A Dark Song include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores the psychological impact of profound grief, which serves the character development but does not provide specific disability representation.

Present on Screen

Centers the narrative on a powerful female lead who drives the plot.
Focuses on individual spiritual autonomy rather than organized religion.
Explores the psychological impact of profound grief.

Limited or Absent

Includes a predominantly white, Western cast with little ethnic diversity.
Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The narrow demographic focus limits the film's broader social relevance.

Official Synopsis

A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

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