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The Mummies of San Angel

Name: The Mummies of San Angel
Director: Arturo Martínez
Released: 1975
Duration: 74 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1975

TV-14

Director

Arturo Martínez

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Mummies of San Angel follows a traditional Gothic horror structure typical of the 1970s. The narrative is driven by a single male protagonist and the mystery of a specific setting, prioritizing genre clichés over diverse character studies. The plot focuses on inheritance and supernatural elements within a domestic space, adhering to traditional patriarchal and straight-centered frameworks. The lack of specific character details makes it hard to identify any intentional challenges to identity politics. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard thriller/horror piece. It relies on established genre expectations rather than progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Mummies of San Angel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Mummies of San Angel portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male heir, suggesting a traditional patriarchal structure. Female characters do not have much influence or challenge the existing gender hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Mummies of San Angel?

Fair

The film is set in San Angel, which implies a specific cultural context, but the racial makeup of the cast is not specified. There are no detailed perspectives on different ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Mummies of San Angel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses classic horror clichés involving ancient mummies and ancestral homes. It does not explicitly challenge Western institutions or secular themes.

Does The Mummies of San Angel include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film uses well-known Gothic horror clichés and ancient mysteries to propel its supernatural storyline.

Limited or Absent

The narrative centers on a traditional patriarchal structure focused on a male heir.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
The film does not provide evidence of diverse ethnic perspectives or subverted gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A young man is the heir of a very old house in San Angel. Upon marriage, he decides to live there but after a long time, very strange things begin to happen in the house. Then he discovers that there are mummies hidden that awake in the night.

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