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1988
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Goblin
Representation Score
0.7/10
Minimal
1993
Not RatedDirector
Todd Sheets
Runtime
74 minutes
Average Rating
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Goblin (1993) is a straightforward horror film that emphasizes visceral gore and survivalist themes over social commentary. The narrative adheres to well-established genre conventions, focusing on a supernatural threat to a domestic space. The film maintains a traditional, non-diverse framework centered on a conventional married couple. It offers limited opportunities for exploring diverse identities or social hierarchies. Ultimately, Goblin functions primarily as a genre piece, lacking the complexity needed to delve into issues of identity, race, or disability.
Category Breakdown
Does Goblin have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a heterosexual married couple and does not include any characters with same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.
How does Goblin portray gender?
The story revolves around a traditional gender dynamic within a domestic setting. Characters adhere to typical masculine and feminine roles without challenging these conventions.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Goblin?
The film is set in the Missouri countryside and does not feature any multi-ethnic characters or intentional ethnic representation.
How does Goblin represent religion and culture?
The plot centers on a man versus monster conflict, reinforcing traditional family structures through its focus on a newlywed household.
Does Goblin include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and the film does not include any neurodivergent representation.
Present on Screen
- The film delivers a clear and focused survival narrative within the horror genre.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks diverse character development and social depth.
- There is a noticeable absence of LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation.
- The narrative relies heavily on traditional, non-challenging social hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
A newlywed couple move into their new house. What they don't realize is that the previous owner of the house raised a monstrous creature from the depths of hell! Now it's coming back to make up for lost time. The Goblin, set free from its dark prison within the earth, lays waste to the Missouri countryside, hungry to mangle or kill anything or anyone in its path. The young people, trapped inside the house, are pushed to the nightmarish extremes, forced to retaliate...or become the next victim of...the GOBLIN! Goblin delivers unbelievable scenes of violence and gore...just pray he doesn't deliver them to your doorstep!
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