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Spiritism

Spiritism

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1962

Unrated

Director

Benito Alazraki

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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Spiritism is a conventional horror film from the mid-20th century that explores themes of greed and fate through supernatural elements. It maintains the social norms of its era. The film lacks meaningful representation across many identity categories. While it centers on a female character, the narrative structure remains rooted in traditional archetypes rather than challenging gender hierarchies. Overall, the work functions as a traditional moral fable, prioritizing established religious and ethical frameworks over any exploration of diverse cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Spiritism have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Spiritism portray gender?

Limited

A female character drives the plot, but the narrative likely follows traditional gender roles and domestic tragedies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Spiritism?

Minimal

The cast appears to be predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, with no exploration of ethnic diversity.

How does Spiritism represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a traditional moral framework involving Satan to explore good versus evil binaries.

Does Spiritism include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a strong female protagonist at the center of the narrative.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, and disability.
  • The narrative adheres to traditional social hierarchies and conventional gender roles.
  • The story reinforces traditional moral binaries rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Satan gives a woman three wishes in this version of the classic tale, "The Monkey's Paw."

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