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The Ice Demon

Name: The Ice Demon
Director: Ivan Kapitonov
Released: 2021
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2021

Not Rated

Director

Ivan Kapitonov

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Ice Demon functions as a conventional genre piece that prioritizes supernatural tension over progressive storytelling. The narrative architecture relies heavily on established social hierarchies, specifically the return of a patriarchal figure to a restructured domestic unit. Because the story focuses on the disruption of a remarried household, it reinforces traditional family roles rather than deconstructing them. The lack of multi-layered identities or diverse casting suggests a narrow, localized perspective. Ultimately, the film follows standard horror clichés, offering little in the way of cultural critique or systemic subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ice Demon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a family structure where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. There are no visible LGBTQ+ identities or stories that challenge traditional sexual orientations.

How does The Ice Demon portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on the disruption of a household by a returning male patriarch. While the mother's behavior changes, the conflict revolves around restoring the traditional 'master of the house' role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ice Demon?

Limited

The narrative suggests a localized, homogeneous family unit. There is no evidence of racial blending or diverse casting within the domestic setting.

How does The Ice Demon represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot relies on conventional family clichés and supernatural horror. It lacks a critique of social institutions or a secularist framework.

Does The Ice Demon include disability representation?

Minimal

The father's coma is a central plot point, but it is unclear if this is handled with ability to act. It appears to function primarily as a horror device.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused domestic conflict centered on family reintegration.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and diverse identity perspectives.
The story relies on traditional patriarchal hierarchies rather than challenging gender roles.
There is no evidence of racial or cultural diversity within the ensemble.

Official Synopsis

Ksyusha barely remembers her father: he went missing when she was a child. Incredibly, he is showing signs of life, despite being in a coma. The man is returned home in this condition. His wife has now remarried. The family is thrown into disarray by the return of the former master of the house – terrifying things are happening in the house, and Ksyusha’s mom starts acting weird… Ksyusha begins to suspect that something supernatural, icy, and lifeless has come home with her father. And now Ksyusha and her stepfather are about to find themselves protecting their family from a demon.

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