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Capture

Name: Capture
Director: Bruce Wemple
Released: 2026
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2026

Director

Bruce Wemple

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Abby’s role as the inheritor and investigator gives women narrative control in a genre that often sidelines them. Her friends form a mixed-gender group, avoiding a purely male-centric crew. LeJon Woods’ presence as Adam introduces racial diversity into an otherwise white ensemble. This single representation prevents total homogeneity but falls short of meaningful inclusion. The absence of LGBTQ+ characters and disability representation limits the film’s scope. The story prioritizes supernatural dread over social or cultural exploration, resulting in a conventional horror framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Capture have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the story. The narrative centers on a group of young adults investigating a haunted house, with no indication of queer identities or relationships.

How does Capture portray gender?

Fair

Abby, a woman, anchors the plot as she inherits the house and deciphers the tapes. She is supported by both male and female friends, creating a mixed-gender dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Capture?

Good

LeJon Woods appears as Adam, providing at least one character of color. The rest of the top-billed cast appears white, leaving the ensemble mostly homogeneous.

How does Capture represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on personal horror through a cursed camcorder and haunted house. Family history emerges as a dark secret rather than a reflection of broader cultural values.

Does Capture include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are shown. The horror relies on a cursed object and haunted setting, with no disability-related themes or representation.

Present on Screen

Abby leads the investigation, giving a woman central narrative agency.
LeJon Woods as Adam adds racial diversity to the ensemble cast.

Limited or Absent

Only one character of color limits racial representation.
No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships appear in the story.
No characters with disabilities are included or referenced.

Official Synopsis

After mysteriously inheriting her parents house, a lifelong orphan finds a camcorder and a collection of video tapes containing the gruesome secrets of her family's past, and the horrifying truth behind the camcorder they were captured on.

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