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The Great Ghost Rescue

Name: The Great Ghost Rescue
Director: Yann Samuell
Released: 2011
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2011

Director

Yann Samuell

Runtime

79 minutes

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The Great Ghost Rescue uses a fantasy framework to explore the displacement of a underrepresented spectral community. It primarily serves as a metaphor for the tension between historical preservation and modern commercial expansion. While the film provides a strong thematic critique of modern development destroying traditional spaces, it lacks specific representation of multi-layered identities. The narrative focuses on a universal struggle rather than a direct exploration of identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Great Ghost Rescue have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the Craggyford family unit. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does The Great Ghost Rescue portray gender?

Fair

Humphrey transitions from passive to active leadership. The film does not show subversion of traditional gender roles or depict non-traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Great Ghost Rescue?

Limited

The story involves ghosts from various backgrounds around the world, but there is no confirmation of specific racial or ethnic casting choices. The struggle seems universal rather than multi-layered.

How does The Great Ghost Rescue represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes modern capitalism by showing ancient buildings being replaced by shopping centers. This highlights commercial expansion as a force that displaces traditional heritage.

Does The Great Ghost Rescue include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this film.

Present on Screen

Offers a meaningful critique of modern capitalism and the destruction of historical sites for commercial utility.
Uses a fantasy setting to explore the universal theme of systemic displacement and community loss.

Limited or Absent

Lacks verifiable evidence of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation within the character cast.
Does not explicitly address or subvert traditional gender roles or non-traditional masculinity.

Official Synopsis

Young Humphrey is a ghost with a big problem. He and his family, the Craggyfords, have been ousted from their home and left without a place to haunt. As they search for new haunting grounds they soon discover that they are not alone. Ghosts from all over the world have been exorcised from their dwellings, with dark castles and ancient buildings being destroyed by the living, and turned into shopping centers. With time running out, Humphrey digs deep inside, and decides to help save his family and the rest of the haunting community by scaring his way to victory.

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