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The Labyrinth

Name: The Labyrinth
Director: Song Woon
Released: 2021
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2021

Director

Song Woon

Runtime

90 minutes

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The Labyrinth is a genre-driven fantasy-horror film that emphasizes supernatural mechanics over social exploration. It follows a classic hero's journey where a male protagonist discovers his exorcist lineage and a female character manages a localized curse. While the film maintains cultural authenticity through its use of Korean folklore, it adheres to traditional storytelling clichés. Character dynamics and narrative structure focus on external spiritual conflicts rather than deconstructing social hierarchies or multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard supernatural thriller, staying within its cultural milieu without attempting to subvert gender roles or introduce diverse demographic perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Labyrinth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or characters with non-binary gender identities. The story revolves around a central duo facing spiritual threats, which suggests a traditional character dynamic.

How does The Labyrinth portray gender?

Fair

The characters adhere to conventional genre roles. Hee Min gains significant influence through hidden powers, while So Young bears the weight of a secret curse.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Labyrinth?

Fair

The film reflects a Korean demographic in both setting and cast, offering cultural authenticity. However, it does not attempt to blend diverse ethnic identities.

How does The Labyrinth represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story draws heavily from traditional Korean spiritualism and exorcism, operating within established frameworks of supernatural morality and folklore.

Does The Labyrinth include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film provides cultural authenticity by grounding its supernatural elements in Korean folklore and spiritual traditions.
The narrative offers a clear, classic hero's journey structure centered on character discovery.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional gender roles, with influence divided between male strength and female burden.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The story does not explore multi-layered identities or disrupt systemic social structures.

Official Synopsis

A fantasy horror movie about high school students struggling to save their friends from evil spirits that are causing strange phenomena late at night at their school. Hee Min is the heir of the greatest exorcist in Korea, who is not yet aware of his own powers. So Young is a girl who is keeping a secret about the curse that is afflicting their school.

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