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The Chanting: Revisited

Name: The Chanting: Revisited
Director: Rizal Mantovani
Released: 2018
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

7.3/10

Good

2018

TV-14

Director

Rizal Mantovani

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kuntilanak stands out as a localized horror-comedy by emphasizing Indonesian folklore and avoiding Western-centric clichés. The film uses the Kuntilanak myth to highlight regional identity and cultural uniqueness. However, the movie doesn't delve deeply into diverse identities. While it steers clear of some typical straight-focused stories, it doesn't offer much visibility for LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with disabilities, focusing instead on the supernatural threat. The film's strength lies in its subversion of authority, placing power in the hands of teenagers who navigate a world where traditional protections are ineffective.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Chanting: Revisited have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on survival and competition among a group of young people. It doesn't include clear LGBTQ+ relationships or diverse gender identities, but it avoids typical straight-focused stories.

How does The Chanting: Revisited portray gender?

Fair

Power is shared among a group of teenagers rather than traditional male leaders. Survival depends on teamwork, which challenges usual gender roles in horror movies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Chanting: Revisited?

Good

The story centers on an Indonesian cast and uses local myths. It emphasizes regional culture and folklore, providing strong ethnic representation.

How does The Chanting: Revisited represent religion and culture?

Good

There's a tension between traditional beliefs and modern media. A reality show contest highlights the clash between capitalist goals and ancient folklore.

Does The Chanting: Revisited include disability representation?

Fair

Characters are defined by their roles in a competitive group and their responses to supernatural events. There's no significant portrayal of characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong use of Indonesian folklore and regional myths.
Effective challenge to traditional leadership through teenage empowerment.
Avoidance of Western horror clichés in favor of local culture.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or identity-focused narratives.
Minimal portrayal of characters with disabilities.
Limited exploration of diverse identities beyond the main group.

Official Synopsis

A group of kids agree to explore an abandon house in order to win a reality show contest, which requires them to prove that the stories of the evil Kuntilanak are real. They soon discover that the ghost is very much real when it appears from an old mirror and starts haunting them.

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