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P.O.V. A Cursed Film

Name: P.O.V. A Cursed Film
Director: Norio Tsuruta
Released: 2012
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2012

Director

Norio Tsuruta

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

P.O.V. A Cursed Film is a genre-driven supernatural thriller that emphasizes atmospheric tension and urban legends over social commentary. The narrative follows a standard investigative path typical of found-footage horror. While the film gives significant roles to its two female leads, it remains anchored in traditional horror clichés. The focus is on the intersection of modern digital media and local folklore rather than exploring diverse identities. Ultimately, the film serves as a conventional example of its genre, using spiritual elements as plot devices rather than tools for cultural or social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does P.O.V. A Cursed Film have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on the technical aspects of a streaming show and the investigation of a school-based urban legend.

How does P.O.V. A Cursed Film portray gender?

Fair

Mirai and Haruna are the main female characters who drive the plot. However, they seem to fit within traditional horror clichés, possibly serving as targets for supernatural threats.

How racially and ethnically diverse is P.O.V. A Cursed Film?

Limited

As a Japanese production, the film operates within a localized cultural context. There is no evidence of diverse casting or efforts to challenge ethnic norms within the narrative.

How does P.O.V. A Cursed Film represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses spiritual elements, such as psychics and demonic rituals, as standard genre devices. These elements support the supernatural thriller framework without critiquing social or religious institutions.

Does P.O.V. A Cursed Film include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with physical or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of how neurodivergence is addressed in the story.

Present on Screen

The film provides central roles to female protagonists Mirai and Haruna.
It successfully blends modern digital streaming aesthetics with traditional folklore.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives that challenge traditional norms.
The story relies on traditional horror clichés rather than challenging social hierarchies.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Mirai and Haruna are shooting a show streamed on smartphones which introduces different viewer submitted videos. That day the videos were all of paranormal phenomena, carefully selected alleged accurate accounts of haunted occurrences. In the middle of one video, the image gets interrupted, immediately turning back on to show a footage that was not in the script. The video capture an urban legend rumoured at Haruna’s school. A psychic on the show assesses that a certain demonological ritual must be performed in order to rid the school of this phenomena. The director, agents and the two girls go to the school accordingly to find there is more to the video than meets the eye…

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