You are here:

The Black Candle

Name: The Black Candle
Director: Roy Battersby
Released: 1991
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1991

Director

Roy Battersby

Runtime

103 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a traditional industrial drama focused on maintaining existing social and economic hierarchies. The protagonist's role is tied to upholding traditional family and capitalist structures rather than challenging them. Since the narrative relies on standard Western dramatic clichés, it lacks the depth needed for a higher diversity score. The story centers on restoring a declining factory and defending an estate. Without specific information on the cast's demographics, the film seems to follow a traditional framework that avoids progressive or subversive storytelling.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Black Candle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The main conflict revolves around traditional romance and inheritance.

How does The Black Candle portray gender?

Fair

Lily Whitmore is a strong female lead with economic influence and leadership. However, the story follows a typical conflict between a capable woman and a male antagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Black Candle?

Minimal

The narrative doesn't specify the racial backgrounds of the characters. The setting suggests a traditional Western industrial drama without visible non-white actors.

How does The Black Candle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on preserving a family legacy and industrial property. This aligns with conservative values supporting established Western institutions.

Does The Black Candle include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health issues in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist with significant economic influence and leadership.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability.
The story adheres to traditional Western structures without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
There is no indication of racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.

Official Synopsis

Lily Whitmore is the heir to a crumbling factory that she's determined to restore to its former glory. Unfortunately, Lily must instead turn her attention to the conniving Lionel Filmore who's determined to marry into the family no matter what.

How are these scores produced? →