New Showbiz

You are here:
Cult

Cult

2007

Director

Joe Knee

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

While researching a local cult, four college students uncover the existence of a supernatural power that may take their lives...and their souls.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.6/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses on the central cult mystery and the survival of the student group without addressing non-cisnormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

Prominent female leads suggest a narrative centered on female agency. However, it remains unclear if the film subverts traditional hierarchies or relies on standard tropes of female victims.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The cast does not indicate a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The film follows a conventional horror structure that appears to default to homogeneous casting.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The narrative explores the deconstruction of belief systems through the concept of a cult. It functions within a standard good versus evil framework rather than a systemic critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such characters are portrayed with specific agency within the plot.

Strengths

  • The film features prominent female leads, providing a degree of gender inclusion within the horror genre.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisnormative narratives.
  • Casting appears homogeneous, lacking significant racial and ethnic diversity.
  • The story does not engage with systemic critiques or complex identity politics.

AI Analysis

Cult (2007) operates strictly within the established conventions of supernatural horror. While the film provides female leads, it does not appear to prioritize intersectional representation or the subversion of social hierarchies. The narrative focuses on a localized, supernatural threat involving four college students. This approach favors traditional genre tropes over an intentional engagement with complex identity politics or systemic social critiques. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard genre experience. It lacks the structural architecture required to challenge historical norms regarding race, gender, or sexual orientation.

How are these scores produced? →

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Cut Throat

Cut Throat

2002

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.5 out of 10

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.