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Wicked Witches

Name: Wicked Witches
Director: Martin J Pickering
Released: 2018
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Martin J Pickering

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wicked Witches operates within traditional horror frameworks, relying heavily on established clichés. The narrative focuses on a protagonist's personal struggles and supernatural threats rather than exploring complex social identities. While the film touches on the dissolution of traditional domestic structures, it fails to provide multi-layered depth. The lack of diverse casting or systemic critique keeps the story within a very narrow, traditional scope. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It does not demonstrate an intentional effort to challenge social hierarchies or represent a broad spectrum of human experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wicked Witches have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit representations of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The plot revolves around a heterosexual marriage conflict involving divorce.

How does Wicked Witches portray gender?

Fair

Female characters are portrayed as predatory antagonists using honey-trapping tactics. While the male protagonist's instability is explored, the gender dynamics are not deeply subverted.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wicked Witches?

Minimal

There is no indication of racial or ethnic diversity among the characters. The narrative does not provide any information about the ethnic makeup of the cast.

How does Wicked Witches represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines the breakdown of the nuclear family through supernatural horror. It relies on demonic possession clichés rather than critiquing specific cultural institutions.

Does Wicked Witches include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film critiques traditional masculine stability through the protagonist's displacement.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its character descriptions.
Female characters are limited to predatory archetypes rather than nuanced roles.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
The narrative lacks any depiction of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

After being thrown out of his home by his wife for being promiscuous, Mark finds himself back at Dumpling Farm, a place of youthful memories and parties, but things aren't quite right. His old buddy Ian, who has never left the place, is possessed by a group of demonic, flesh-eating Witches. Using Ian and his farm, these beautiful Witches honey trap Mark and his friends to consume their souls.

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