
Born Bad
2011

Representation Score
Limited
1998
Director
Timothy Bond
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Perfect Little Angels adheres to the conventions of late-90s domestic thrillers. The story revolves around a conventional protagonist-antagonist setup, emphasizing individual psychological manipulation rather than broader social commentary. The film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity. While it delves into the dangers of charismatic authority and social conformity, it does so through a narrow perspective that doesn't challenge established social structures. Overall, the film serves as a genre piece that prioritizes suspense over diverse or progressive representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It emphasizes a traditional mother-daughter relationship between Elaine and Justine.
The female characters are central to the plot, but they encounter a power imbalance where Dr. Lawrence uses medical means to exert control, upholding traditional male dominance.
The setting seems uniform, with no indication of a diverse cast. The storyline follows a typical late-90s domestic thriller format.
The plot questions social conformity and the loss of individuality through psychological suspense, but it does not critically examine cultural institutions.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The theme of forced perfection implies a preference for neurotypical behavior without highlighting specific characters.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Having just moved to a new town, widow Elaine Freedman and her teenage daughter Justine are greeted by the effusive, terribly nice Dr. Calvin Lawrence. Sensing that Justine is bit testy and out of sorts, Dr. Lawrence recommends that she begin taking a special vitamin which he manufactures in his own home. Before long, Justine is the model of perfection -- just like all the other teenagers in town.

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