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Ghosthunters

Name: Ghosthunters
Director: Pearry Reginald Teo
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2016

Unrated

Director

Pearry Reginald Teo

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ghosthunters functions as a conventional horror movie that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative structure focuses on a traditional arc of grief and investigation, which lacks the depth needed to challenge social hierarchies. The film's adherence to standard familial structures and a male-centric emotional journey results in a lack of visible diversity. Without evidence of diverse casting or progressive themes, the work remains within traditional storytelling boundaries.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghosthunters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main storyline revolves around traditional family loss and follows conventional narrative structures.

How does Ghosthunters portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist dealing with the loss of his wife and daughter. The plot follows typical genre conventions related to gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghosthunters?

Limited

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the ghost-hunting team or the victims. The narrative does not provide evidence of a diverse or predominantly non-white cast.

How does Ghosthunters represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a standard horror framework involving ghosts and a serial killer. It does not critique Western institutions or challenge traditional morality.

Does Ghosthunters include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses. There is no representation in this category.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on the pursuit of closure for lost loved ones.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and various disability perspectives.
The narrative follows traditional gender roles and conventional moral frameworks without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

When one of their own loses his wife and daughter at the hands of a serial killer, a team of ghost hunters is determined to capture the spirits of the loved ones so their spirits can finally rest in peace. But as the team goes deeper into the house, the ghosts become more hostile, and the group discovers the true secrets of the house and its murderer.

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