Leans Traditional
7.3
Satang
(2000)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
The Ghoul (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
Young lady Lam Duan (จุติมา ดาวจรัส) wants to marry with พี่ Tien (Kowit Wattanakul) but he is poor, so her parents push her towards another wedding with Leut. Leut (Tuanton Kammeesri) fights with Tien as he asked for her hand so he cannot bear that she keeps seeing Tien. A one to one fighting happens and Tien defeats Leut. Leut has to cancel his wedding with Lam Duan. A few months later, while Lam Duan is pregnant, Leut and his ruffians see her buying groceries. They kidnap her and rape her. Ashamed, she hangs herself (ผูกคอตาย) in front of a Takhian tree. Lam Duan is dead but her spirit still wants to stay with Tien.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Young lady Lam Duan (จุติมา ดาวจรัส) wants to marry with พี่ Tien (Kowit Wattanakul) but he is poor, so her parents push her towards another wedding with Leut. Leut (Tuanton Kammeesri) fights with Tien as he asked for her hand so he cannot bear that she keeps seeing Tien. A one to one fighting happens and Tien defeats Leut. Leut has to cancel his wedding with Lam Duan. A few months later, while Lam Duan is pregnant, Leut and his ruffians see her buying groceries. They kidnap her and rape her. Ashamed, she hangs herself (ผูกคอตาย) in front of a Takhian tree. Lam Duan is dead but her spirit still wants to stay with Tien.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, supernatural horror rooted in folklore, is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal themes of fear and the unknown rather than promoting any specific political ideology or societal critique.
The movie features a cast that reflects its Thai origin, contributing to visible diversity without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on its genre and cultural context, not explicitly critiquing or promoting traditional Western identities.
Secondary
As a Thai horror film, 'The Ghoul' likely incorporates Buddhist elements, such as monks and rituals, as a means of confronting or understanding supernatural phenomena. These practices are typically depicted with respect for their spiritual authority and cultural significance, even if the horror elements challenge their immediate efficacy, positioning Buddhism as a vital spiritual framework within the narrative.
No information regarding the film's plot or characters was provided. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual themes or characters cannot be made, resulting in an N/A rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Information regarding the plot, characters, or source material for 'The Ghoul' (1987) is not readily available. Without established canonical genders for any characters, it is not possible to identify instances of gender swaps.
This film is an original Thai production from 1987. There is no evidence of prior source material, historical figures, or earlier adaptations that would establish a canonical race for its characters before this film's creation. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
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