
Howard Lovecraft & The Kingdom Of Madness
2018

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Not RatedDirector
Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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The film operates as a traditional genre piece that prioritizes established adventure clichés over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. The creative direction focuses on cosmic horror and fantasy world-building rather than intentional narrative subversion. While the setting offers a fantastical landscape of sea creatures, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The narrative reinforces conventional social norms and character-driven heroic myths rather than challenging them.
Category Breakdown
The film follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities or same-sex relationships in the story.
The story revolves around the male protagonist, Howard Lovecraft, who plays a significant role in driving the narrative. The narrative emphasizes male-centric heroism without challenging gender hierarchies.
The underwater world includes various non-human species. However, the film does not include race-bent casting or archetypes that would challenge the social status quo.
The plot centers on standard adventure morality and family loyalty. It does not critique traditional institutions or exhibit anti-Western or anti-religious sentiments.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities portrayed with real power. The film does not use neurodivergence or physical disability as narrative drivers.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
After conquering R'yleh and the Frozen Kingdom young Howard Lovecraft must now travel to the Undersea Kingdom in order to free his captured family, protect three mysterious magical books, and prevent the impending wrath of Cthulhu.

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