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The Real Amityville Horror

Name: The Real Amityville Horror
Director: Nick Freand Jones, Craig Collinson
Released: 2005
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2005

Director

Nick Freand Jones, Craig Collinson

Runtime

50 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The documentary centers on a specific paranormal event involving a family in Connecticut. The narrative prioritizes a traditional supernatural horror premise over any critique of social hierarchies or identity politics. Because the film focuses on a specific historical claim, it lacks efforts to disrupt social norms. The storytelling aligns with conventional domestic clichés and traditional family structures. Ultimately, the work functions as a niche documentary that lacks diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Real Amityville Horror have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional family dealing with paranormal events. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Real Amityville Horror portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around traditional family roles in a paranormal context. It follows conventional gender roles without challenging the hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Real Amityville Horror?

Limited

The setting and subject matter suggest a focus on a predominantly white population. There is no indication of diverse ethnic representation.

How does The Real Amityville Horror represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story relies on Western ideas about the sanctity of the home. It emphasizes the traditional family unit's vulnerability without exploring secular frameworks.

Does The Real Amityville Horror include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with disabilities. The narrative does not include representation of neurodivergent individuals or those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at a specific, localized paranormal event through a documentary format.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and identity.
The film adheres to conventional domestic clichés rather than exploring diverse social or cultural frameworks.
There is a notable absence of representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A haunting documentary about a normal family living in Connecticut, who, after moving into their new house, are terrorized by an evil ghost that dwells in the home.

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