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Curse of the Seven Seas

Curse of the Seven Seas

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2024

Director

Tommy Dewo

Runtime

94 minutes

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Curse of the Seven Seas (Santet Segoro Pitu) is a culturally specific horror-thriller that emphasizes regional folklore over social subversion. It reinforces traditional Javanese mysticism and domestic stability through supernatural themes. The film excels in ethnic specificity, using local traditions like Jinn and witchcraft. However, it remains tied to traditional frameworks, offering limited exploration of diverse identities or social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Curse of the Seven Seas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a family dealing with a supernatural curse. There are no queer narratives or non-traditional gender identities present.

How does Curse of the Seven Seas portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on Sucipto and his family, reinforcing traditional gender roles. While the cast is diverse, the film does not challenge traditional male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Curse of the Seven Seas?

Good

The film highlights Indonesian identity by focusing on Javanese folklore and a Semarang setting. The predominantly local cast avoids globalized whitewashing.

How does Curse of the Seven Seas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative is based on traditional spiritual beliefs and the fear of black magic. It reinforces traditional belief systems without offering secular critiques.

Does Curse of the Seven Seas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No information regarding neurodivergence or physical disabilities is available.

Present on Screen

  • Strong representation of Indonesian culture through Javanese folklore.
  • Authentic cultural grounding in local Semarang settings.
  • Avoids whitewashing common in globalized media.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Reinforces traditional, male-dominated domestic structures.
  • Provides no representation of disability.

Official Synopsis

After finding a strange package, Sucipto and his family suspect a terrible curse is responsible for a string of misfortunes taking over their lives.

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