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The Houses October Built 2

Name: The Houses October Built 2
Director: Bobby Roe
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Bobby Roe

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film sticks closely to the established conventions of found-footage horror. It emphasizes genre-specific tension and survival mechanics over exploring diverse identities or challenging social hierarchies. While the cast includes both men and women, the representation remains within traditional boundaries. The narrative does not engage with the overlapping aspects of identity, resulting in a narrow demographic focus. Ultimately, the production focuses on the mechanics of terror rather than intentionally disrupting demographic norms, making it a conventional entry in its genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Houses October Built 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. The narrative centers on survival-horror scenarios without addressing queer themes.

How does The Houses October Built 2 portray gender?

Fair

The film features a mix of male and female characters navigating high-stress situations. However, the character dynamics follow conventional genre expectations without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Houses October Built 2?

Limited

The cast appears to be fairly homogeneous, with no indication of a diverse cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does The Houses October Built 2 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows typical genre clichés centered around consumerist behavior. It does not offer any significant critique of Western institutions or cultural structures.

Does The Houses October Built 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The plot focuses on psychological and physical survival without addressing disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses a mix of male and female characters to navigate survival scenarios.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight characters.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity among the main cast.
Provides no representation for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not engage with cultural critiques or diverse social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Recovering from the trauma of being kidnapped last Halloween by the Blue Skeleton - a group who take "extreme haunt" to another level - five friends decide they must face their fears in order to move on. Heading back out on the road to visit more haunted house attractions, signs of the Blue Skeleton start appearing again and a new terror begins.

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