Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
The Forbidden Play
A boy, after tragically losing his mother in an accident, performs a resurrection spell in the hope of reviving her. However, he ends up awakening something evil.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
A boy, after tragically losing his mother in an accident, performs a resurrection spell in the hope of reviving her. However, he ends up awakening something evil.
Rating:
Genre:Horror, Thriller
Written By:Noriaki Sugihara
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Toei Company, TBS Sparkle, DUB, TBS, J Storm, MBS, CBC, TC Entertainment, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, jeki, Discovery Next, Hokkaido Broadcasting, Yami, Discover 21
Cast
Hideo Nakata
Director
Kanna Hashimoto
Hiroko Kurasawa
Daiki Shigeoka
Naoto Ihara
Mayu Hotta
Maya Hiraoka
Shinobu Hasegawa
Kenshin Daimon
Kenta Izuka
Kuniaki Kurasawa
Minato Shougaki
Haruto Ihara
MEGUMI
Shuko Noda
Yuki Kura
Ryouji Kawashibara
Shinya Niiro
Kawasaki
Michiko Shimizu
Sachi Murata
Tarō Suwa
Sachi Murata's Husband
Articles You May Like
"The Woman in Cabin 10" (2025) Should Have Stayed Faithful to the Book
I’m disappointed in The Woman in Cabin 10, but that’s at least in part because of my love of Ruth Ware’s novel.
'Nevertheless' and the Story of Sol and Jiwan
Though often underwhelming as a whole, Nevertheless is worth the watch because of the relationship between Sol and Jiwan. It is a stunning, refreshing take on the friends to lovers trope that LGBTQ media has been missing.
Don’t Let the Box Office Failure Deter You, 'Bros' is A Classic Rom-Com
'Bros' is a must-watch for October's LGBTQIA+ History Month and it's as good a rom-com as any! Don't let box office numbers or misguided reviews deter you from this great film.
Why Trans Women Can’t Have a ‘Promising Young Woman’ Yet: A Lesson from ‘Sleepaway Camp’
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
'Sex Education' Season 3: Diverse Characters and Relationships
'Sex Education' is one of the most diverse shows I've ever seen! From sexuality to gender identity to race, this show features so many minorities and so many different kinds of relationships!