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Besetment

Name: Besetment
Director: Brad Douglas
Released: 2017
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Brad Douglas

Runtime

76 minutes

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Besetment functions as a character-driven horror piece that disrupts genre clichés by centering on women's ability to drive the story and nuanced human experiences. The film succeeds in prioritizing the resilience of its female leads, moving them beyond the typical victim archetype found in the thriller genre. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of verifiable racial diversity and specific LGBTQ+ identifiers. While it challenges age-based social clichés, the narrowness of the cast and setting prevents a higher score in characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the film offers a sophisticated look at social horrors and human intimacy, even if it remains somewhat constrained by traditional casting patterns.

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Category Breakdown

Does Besetment have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on intimate lives and demographics often overlooked by mainstream media. While specific identities are not explicitly confirmed, the narrative challenges age-based social expectations.

How does Besetment portray gender?

Good

Female leads drive the plot through a significant role in driving the story and resilience. Performances by Abby Wathen and Marlyn Mason highlight women as central characters rather than passive victims.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Besetment?

Limited

The cast and small-town setting do not explicitly signal high-level racial diversity. There is little evidence of the film subverting traditional Anglo-Saxon casting norms.

How does Besetment represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques systemic realities and the darker aspects of social existence. It moves away from idealized Western structures to explore more nuanced, relativistic human experiences.