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Soul to Keep

Soul to Keep

2018

Not Rated

Director

David Allensworth, Moniere

Runtime

94 minutes

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Synopsis

Siblings invite their friends to their inherited yet abandoned farmhouse only to become victims of a demonic ritual.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.6/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of heteronormativity. The ensemble structure appears to follow a standard, conventional format.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative utilizes common horror tropes involving siblings and peer groups. It remains unclear if the film subverts traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The setting follows a classic Western gothic trope. There is no indication of a non-white majority or diverse casting within the ensemble.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot centers on a demonic ritual and occultism. However, it lacks a clear deconstruction of Western institutions like religion or family.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The film utilizes classic Western gothic elements like an abandoned farmhouse to build atmosphere.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks evidence of intentional intersectional complexity or diverse character representation.
  • The story follows traditional genre tropes rather than subverting established social hierarchies.

AI Analysis

Soul to Keep operates strictly within the established boundaries of the horror and thriller genres. The story relies on familiar tropes, such as an isolated farmhouse and a supernatural demonic threat, rather than attempting to subvert social or narrative norms. The film lacks documented engagement with intersectional complexity. Without specific evidence of diverse casting or progressive character arcs, the production appears to follow traditional, homogeneous patterns common in low-budget independent horror. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre entry. It prioritizes the external threat of a ritual over any meaningful disruption of conventional social hierarchies or systemic representation.

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