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Haunting at the Rectory

Name: Haunting at the Rectory
Director: Andrew Jones
Released: 2015
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

Andrew Jones

Runtime

88 minutes

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Haunting at the Rectory is a period-specific horror film that emphasizes historical atmosphere over social critique. The narrative upholds the social hierarchies of 1930s England, focusing on a traditional domestic unit facing supernatural threats. The film adheres strictly to the demographic and institutional norms of its era, maintaining a conventional framework without introducing perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the production functions as a traditional genre piece, recreating a specific historical moment rather than challenging the status quo through diverse storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haunting at the Rectory have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual couple, Lionel and Marianne Foyster, set in the 1930s. There is no indication of queer subtext or non-cisgender identities in this period.

How does Haunting at the Rectory portray gender?

Fair

Marianne Foyster is a central character, but the narrative adheres to traditional early 20th-century domestic roles. The male lead, as the Rector, holds religious and social authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunting at the Rectory?

Limited

The film seems to have a homogeneous Anglo-Saxon cast. The setting and characters reflect the demographic realities of a 1930s rural English parish.

How does Haunting at the Rectory represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The plot revolves around the Church of England and the sanctity of the family unit. Religious authority serves as a central narrative pillar.

Does Haunting at the Rectory include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this production.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a strong sense of historical atmosphere consistent with its 1930s setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation that reflects multiple aspects of identity, adhering strictly to homogenous social structures.
The story reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and religious authority rather than challenging them.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the ensemble cast.

Official Synopsis

Based on chilling real life events, this story charts one couple's terrifying real life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. In 1930, Reverend Lionel Foyster and his wife Marianne move into the Borley Rectory when Reverend Foyster is named rector of the parish. The couple's peaceful existence is soon shattered by a series of unexplained occurrences which quickly escalate into a heart stopping nightmare. Now Reverend Foyster and Marianne must discover the deadly secrets of the Rectory to avoid becoming another tragic footnote in the dark history of The Most Haunted House In England.

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