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Holy Ghost

Name: Holy Ghost
Director: Shravan Tiwari
Released: 2025
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2025

Director

Shravan Tiwari

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Holy Ghost operates within the well-established boundaries of the horror-thriller genre, relying on traditional archetypes like the investigative detective and the supernatural protector. The story prioritizes genre-driven plot progression over challenging social hierarchies. While the cast list suggests a diverse range of ethnicities, the narrative does not delve into storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The focus remains on a supernatural mystery involving a deceased officer and a series of disappearances, reinforcing conventional institutional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Holy Ghost have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a detective and a deceased officer investigating a kidnapping. There are no visible non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, and the narrative does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Holy Ghost portray gender?

Fair

The film features a kidnapped girl and female-coded roles. However, the main investigative work is done by Detective Wells, following traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Holy Ghost?

Fair

The cast includes actors from different ethnic backgrounds, but the story does not explore how these identities intersect with the central mystery.

How does Holy Ghost represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film incorporates traditional spiritual themes commonly found in horror movies. It follows a standard law enforcement procedural, reinforcing the legitimacy of traditional social and legal institutions.

Does Holy Ghost include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors from different ethnic backgrounds.
The film features female characters in central roles.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
The plot follows traditional procedural structures that do not challenge established gender or social hierarchies.
There is no exploration of meaningful storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity regarding racial or ethnic identities.

Official Synopsis

A kidnapped girl in Augusta claims her rescuer was Jim, a deceased cop. Detective Wells probes the case as another child vanishes, revealing old murders and raising questions about a ghostly presence.

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