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The Occultist

Name: The Occultist
Director: Novin Shakiba
Released: 2009
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2009

Director

Novin Shakiba

Runtime

75 minutes

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The film is primarily a genre-driven survival horror focusing on the betrayal of an academic mentor. While the casting suggests ethnic diversity, the narrative lacks explicit progressive representation regarding sexuality or disability. The core conflict revolves around the subversion of institutional authority, with the professor acting as a systemic threat. Ultimately, the film prioritizes ritualistic horror over diverse social storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Occultist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender genders. The plot centers on horror and survival elements.

How does The Occultist portray gender?

Limited

The story turns a professor into a villain, challenging traditional power structures. However, it's unclear if this conflict involves specific gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Occultist?

Fair

The cast includes actors with diverse names, indicating a multi-ethnic group. The synopsis doesn't specify racial dynamics, but the casting avoids a purely homogeneous group.

How does The Occultist represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques institutional corruption and traditional social order through a Satanic ritual. It highlights the deconstruction of authority and systemic instability.

Does The Occultist include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that characters with visible or invisible disabilities are included in the story or given significant roles.

Present on Screen

The cast list indicates a multi-ethnic ensemble, suggesting a departure from homogeneous casting.
The plot subverts traditional hierarchies by positioning an authority figure as the primary antagonist.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The narrative does not explicitly utilize the diverse cast to drive identity-focused storytelling.

Official Synopsis

When a group of med students go to take their final exams, they find themselves subjects of a twisted and bloody Satanic ritual led by their professor. It's up to two of them to save all.

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