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Mythica: The Necromancer

Name: Mythica: The Necromancer
Director: A. Todd Smith
Released: 2015
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2015

Not Rated

Director

A. Todd Smith

Runtime

93 minutes

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Mythica: The Necromancer follows a traditional high-fantasy quest structure that emphasizes classical storytelling archetypes over social deconstruction. While the film introduces a female wizard protagonist, it remains rooted in established storytelling patterns. The narrative lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity and does not actively seek to challenge social hierarchies. It functions as a conventional hero's journey without addressing broader identity politics or systemic critiques. Overall, the film maintains a traditional approach to character dynamics and world-building, offering limited representation for underrepresented groups or diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mythica: The Necromancer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to traditional assumptions that everyone is straight and cisgender. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ representation or characters with non-traditional gender identities.

How does Mythica: The Necromancer portray gender?

Fair

Marek serves as a female wizard protagonist, which diverges from typical male-centric fantasy roles. However, the film does not significantly challenge the existing social hierarchy among its characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mythica: The Necromancer?

Limited

The setting relies on traditional Eurocentric fantasy aesthetics. There is no evidence of actors from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Mythica: The Necromancer represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot uses a corrupt Thieves Guild as a standard source of conflict, following traditional good versus evil binaries. The morality is straightforward without complex cultural critiques.

Does Mythica: The Necromancer include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative centers on magical abilities as the main source of character strength. There is no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a female wizard protagonist, breaking from typical male-centric fantasy roles.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The film relies on Eurocentric fantasy aesthetics and lacks racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story follows traditional moral binaries rather than exploring complex cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

The young wizard Marek is forced to lead her band of would-be heroes on a mission for the corrupt Thieves Guild, which has taken her friend hostage. Their journey will take them straight into the wicked clutches of Szorlok, their greatest enemy.

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