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Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit
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4.0/10
Fair
2014
Director
Masayuki Ochiai
Runtime
105 minutes
Average Rating
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The film is a traditional genre piece centered around a female ensemble. While these women actively investigate the supernatural mystery, the narrative stays within conventional boundaries. It lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and instead relies on established folklore and genre clichés. Overall, the film adheres to standard cultural norms, giving ability to act to female characters without exploring broader social or identity-based themes.
Category Breakdown
Does Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities. There are no same-sex romantic relationships portrayed.
How does Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit portray gender?
Women play key roles in driving the plot, but the film sticks to typical horror conventions without breaking down traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit?
The cast is predominantly Japanese, and the story does not explore diverse ethnic backgrounds. The film does not use multi-layered casting to highlight different demographics.
How does Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit represent religion and culture?
The story incorporates Japanese folklore and spirituality, focusing on traditional supernatural elements without addressing social issues.
Does Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit include disability representation?
The film does not depict any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The narrative provides significant roles for women, making them the main investigators of the supernatural mystery.
- The film successfully blends traditional Japanese folklore with modern technology and internet culture.
Limited or Absent
- The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
- The cast is primarily Japanese, lacking ethnic diversity.
- There are no characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Ayano, Miyu, Yuri and Mei are high school students. They learn about a fatal gas accident which occurred at a school in the past. The girls then experience unusual occurrences like hearing breathing from closed classrooms and seeing a person's shadow. Hitomi then sneaks into an abandoned school to shoot a horror video for the internet. Hitomi hears from her colleague Kimio about a fox's window which leads to the spirit world.
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