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Midnight Montage

Name: Midnight Montage
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Runtime

80 minutes

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Midnight Montage uses a supernatural anthology format to explore unconventional, dark storytelling. By focusing on a Roma protagonist, the film intentionally moves away from standard Western-centric horror themes, promoting ethnic diversity. However, the film's scope seems narrow. Centering a single character and using tarot mechanics leaves gaps in representation for other underrepresented groups. Without a broader cast of characters, the narrative lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, while the film highlights ethnic diversity, it lacks detailed information about gender, disability, or LGBTQ+ identities, resulting in a limited diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Midnight Montage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It also does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Midnight Montage portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses on a single Roma protagonist from Romania. Therefore, there is no information available to assess the role of women or the subversion of gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Midnight Montage?

Fair

By focusing on a Roma character as the main character, the film includes meaningful ethnic diversity. This breaks away from the usual Anglo-centric stereotypes in supernatural horror films.

How does Midnight Montage represent religion and culture?

Fair

The use of possessed tarot cards indicates a departure from traditional Western moral frameworks. However, the film does not explicitly critique religious or systemic issues.

Does Midnight Montage include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. Therefore, there is no insight into disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film centers a Roma identity as the main character.
It disrupts conventional Anglo-centric themes in supernatural horror.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no evidence of gender diversity or the inclusion of women's ability to drive the story.
The narrative does not address disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

When a Romanian gypsy reads 4 short stories from a possessed pack of tarot cards, you will be sent on a bloodthirsty journey, never to return.

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