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The Serpent's Tongue

The Serpent's Tongue

Representation Score

0.0/10

Minimal

2012

R

Director

John Shade

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows conventional horror and thriller clichés centered on magic and murder. The narrative lacks specific character details or casting information necessary to identify any meaningful representation of diverse identities. Without verifiable character arcs or thematic depth, the work does not demonstrate an effort to disrupt social or identity-based hierarchies. It adheres strictly to standard genre expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Serpent's Tongue have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There are no narrative elements addressing the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Serpent's Tongue portray gender?

Minimal

While the story centers on a young girl, her role in driving the story remains unexplored. There is no indication of how she interacts with traditional gender roles and hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Serpent's Tongue?

Minimal

The plot focuses on a localized family mystery involving magic and murder. No information is available regarding the ethnic backgrounds of the cast.

How does The Serpent's Tongue represent religion and culture?

Minimal

Themes appear rooted in traditional horror clichés like family secrets. The film lacks critiques of religious structures or Western institutions.

Does The Serpent's Tongue include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence and mental health conditions are not addressed in the overview.

Limited or Absent

  • Include diverse character identities to move beyond conventional genre clichés.
  • Provide more depth regarding the protagonist's role and relationship to gender hierarchies.
  • Incorporate a wider range of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds within the cast.

Official Synopsis

A tale of magic and murder unfolds after a young girl discovers an old family chest.

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