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Wraith

Name: Wraith
Director: Michael O. Sajbel
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2017

PG-13

Director

Michael O. Sajbel

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wraith is a conventional supernatural thriller that emphasizes atmospheric tension and genre clichés over progressive narrative construction. The story centers on a family's encounter with a spectral presence without exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film relies on traditional casting and character types, limiting its engagement with underrepresented groups. It functions as a standard mystery without challenging established social hierarchies or systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, the creative direction favors the mechanics of suspense and survival. This results in a narrative that lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation or the deconstruction of Western social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wraith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Relationships follow typical straight-centered structures without challenging these norms.

How does Wraith portray gender?

Fair

Female characters appear in traditional genre roles, mainly supporting the family unit or the central mystery. The film does not explore non-traditional masculinity or challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wraith?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, with few diverse ethnicities represented in central roles. The film does not use a mix of ethnicities to challenge historical casting norms.

How does Wraith represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a standard supernatural framework, focusing on a family's encounter with a spectral presence. It does not deconstruct traditional institutions like religion or the family unit.

Does Wraith include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It does not engage with neurodivergence or physical disability as central narrative components.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established supernatural thriller clichés to build tension.
The narrative maintains a clear focus on the central mystery of the spectral presence.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, leaning heavily toward a homogeneous demographic.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The film misses opportunities to subvert traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

After living in an old mansion for almost 10 years a family suddenly discovers a ghost-like presence trying to communicate with them. A super-natural thriller.

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