Satan's Slaves
2017
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The Queen of Black Magic
Representation Score
5.4/10
Fair
2019
Not RatedDirector
Kimo Stamboel
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
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The film stands out as a strong example of regionally specific folk horror, using an authentic Indonesian cast and setting. It avoids the white-centric lens common in global horror by focusing on local identity and folklore. However, the narrative stays within traditional social structures. While women drive the tension, the film does not challenge gender hierarchies or explore diverse identity politics. It prioritizes genre-driven revenge clichés over broader social critiques. Ultimately, the work is a solid example of culturally specific folk horror but falls short in representing LGBTQ+, disability, and broader social issues.
Category Breakdown
Does The Queen of Black Magic have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows typical romantic and social patterns. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities present.
How does The Queen of Black Magic portray gender?
Women play key roles in the story and survival. However, the narrative sticks to traditional dynamics of protection and vulnerability.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Queen of Black Magic?
The film features an entirely non-Anglo-Saxon cast. It offers a culturally grounded experience through local folklore and rural Indonesian settings.
How does The Queen of Black Magic represent religion and culture?
The story is deeply rooted in local spiritualism and folk horror. It focuses on cyclical revenge rather than broader social critiques.
Does The Queen of Black Magic include disability representation?
There is no significant or intentional representation of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their responses to supernatural elements.
Present on Screen
- Features a cohesive and authentic Indonesian cast and setting.
- Avoids Western-centric casting norms with a non-Anglo-Saxon ensemble.
- Offers a rich, culturally grounded experience through local folklore.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
- Does not actively seek to subvert traditional gender hierarchies.
- Provides no significant representation of visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Revisiting the orphanage where they grew up, three men and their families discover a horrific supernatural presence lingering in their former home.
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