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My Soul to Keep

Name: My Soul to Keep
Director: Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad

Runtime

90 minutes

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My Soul to Keep distinguishes itself in the horror genre by featuring a diverse cast that includes multi-ethnic leads. This approach challenges the typical homogeneity found in supernatural thrillers. While the film excels in providing a visually diverse experience, it falls short in addressing LGBTQ+ identities or traditional gender roles. The narrative remains conservative in these areas. Overall, the film offers a more inclusive visual landscape compared to many similar works, though it does not delve deeply into systemic critiques of social or cultural hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Soul to Keep have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines involving queer relationships. The focus remains on traditional romantic plots.

How does My Soul to Keep portray gender?

Fair

A female character plays a significant role in the supernatural romance, but the film does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculine dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Soul to Keep?

Good

The film features a Black female lead and a South Asian male lead, which breaks away from the usual Anglo-centric casting in horror films. This diverse casting helps create a more inclusive atmosphere.

How does My Soul to Keep represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story deals with conflicts between humans and supernatural entities in an urban environment. It does not specifically address religious or cultural institutions.

Does My Soul to Keep include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional horror clichés by featuring a diverse, multi-ethnic lead cast.
The pairing of Black and South Asian leads disrupts conventional Anglo-centric casting norms.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional romantic arcs.
The narrative does not actively challenge traditional gender roles or masculine dominance.

Official Synopsis

Like many 9-year-old boys, Eli Braverman believes something menacing lives in his basement. When his older sister leaves him home alone one night, Eli discovers if this evil is real or all in his head. What Eli confronts may end up being far more terrifying than even his worst nightmare.

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