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Third Eye

Name: Third Eye
Director: Aloy Adlawan
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2014

TV-PG

Director

Aloy Adlawan

Runtime

90 minutes

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Third Eye succeeds in diversifying the horror genre by centering a female protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story. Her supernatural abilities drive the narrative, offering a departure from traditional clichés where women are often passive victims. The film's Philippine setting provides a non-Western perspective, disrupting Western-centric storytelling. By incorporating local cultural and spiritual frameworks, it offers a unique viewpoint outside the Hollywood studio system. However, the film lacks multi-layered depth. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or explicit explorations of systemic identity politics, focusing instead on traditional familial and moral conflicts.

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Category Breakdown

Does Third Eye have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around a traditional family relationship between the protagonist and her deceased mother.

How does Third Eye portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot with her supernatural abilities, providing her with central ability to act and moving her beyond the passive victim cliché common in horror.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Third Eye?

Good

Set within the Philippine cinematic landscape, the film offers a non-Western perspective. It uses local supernatural elements to diversify the horror genre.

How does Third Eye represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores grief and the afterlife through a localized lens. This setting emphasizes non-Western cultural norms and spiritual frameworks.

Does Third Eye include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's supernatural sensory awakening might serve as a metaphor for neurodivergence. However, it is unclear if this is treated with real ability to act or used merely as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Centers a female protagonist with significant plot ability to act.
Provides a non-Western perspective through a Philippine cultural lens.
Uses localized supernatural elements to diversify horror clichés.

Limited or Absent

Include LGBTQ+ characters and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Deepen the exploration of multi-layered identity politics.
Clarify the portrayal of sensory differences.

Official Synopsis

A young woman's supernatural ability to see ghosts is reawakened following the death of her mother. As she adjusts to her new, deathly surroundings, she and her loved ones become the target of some ill-meaning individuals.

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