4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mark of Lilith (1986)
The Mark of Lilith (1986)
Overview
A white bisexual vampire, Lillia, is trapped in a monotonous cycle with her thoughtless, misogynist vampire partner, Luke (who, while also being a bisexual, prefers to devour women prey). Her encounter with Black lesbian Zena, who is reading about goddesses across religions and cultures and thinking about the horror film genre, pulls Lillia out of a state of bad faith into an enlightened state of knowledge and play. 'The Mark of Lilith' was the graduation film of Bruna Fionda, Polly Gladwin, Zach Mack-Nataf’s from The London College of Printing, under the tutorship of Laura Mulvey. The film was shot in Brixton and made with a cast and crew of local filmmakers, artists and activists. The Mark of Lilith was digitally restored from the 16mm print by the BFI in 2021.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Negative
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
A white bisexual vampire, Lillia, is trapped in a monotonous cycle with her thoughtless, misogynist vampire partner, Luke (who, while also being a bisexual, prefers to devour women prey). Her encounter with Black lesbian Zena, who is reading about goddesses across religions and cultures and thinking about the horror film genre, pulls Lillia out of a state of bad faith into an enlightened state of knowledge and play. 'The Mark of Lilith' was the graduation film of Bruna Fionda, Polly Gladwin, Zach Mack-Nataf’s from The London College of Printing, under the tutorship of Laura Mulvey. The film was shot in Brixton and made with a cast and crew of local filmmakers, artists and activists. The Mark of Lilith was digitally restored from the 16mm print by the BFI in 2021.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing societal pressures on female identity and sexuality and championing individual reclamation and subjective experience.
The film demonstrates explicit DEI through its casting choices, notably a gender-swapped portrayal of Adam and a Black actress in the role of Lilith. The narrative, a feminist reinterpretation of the Lilith myth, actively critiques traditional patriarchal structures and emphasizes themes of female empowerment.
Secondary
The film critiques Christianity's historical role in suppressing female autonomy and sexuality, particularly through its patriarchal interpretations and the persecution of women labeled as witches. It positions the faith's institutions as instruments of oppression against women.
The film re-appropriates the figure of Lilith from Jewish folklore to critique patriarchal narratives within Abrahamic traditions, highlighting the suppression of female power and autonomy. It challenges traditional interpretations that demonize independent female figures.
Without specific details about the film's content, it is not possible to evaluate its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, a net impact assessment cannot be determined based on the information provided.
The film 'The Mark of Lilith' (1986) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative primarily explores female identity, mythology, and the gaze through an experimental feminist lens, without engaging with transgender experiences or portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Mark of Lilith (1986) is an original, experimental film. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established characters whose genders are altered, nor does it feature legacy characters from prior installments. Therefore, no instances of gender swap are present.
As an original film from 1986, "The Mark of Lilith" does not adapt pre-existing source material or feature characters with established racial identities prior to its production. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.0
3.7
Critic Ratings
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