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Goodnight

Name: Goodnight
Director: Diane Michelle
Released: 2018
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2018

Director

Diane Michelle

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Goodnight functions as a typical genre entry that centers on a female protagonist within a domestic horror setting. The mother acts as an active investigator rather than a passive victim, offering a traditional female perspective. However, the film lacks visible representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ characters or specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. The story adheres to established horror conventions rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the film provides a platform for a strong female lead but does not offer diverse cultural critiques or challenge social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodnight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The story revolves around a maternal investigation of a supernatural presence without addressing non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Goodnight portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the story, using her intellect and determination to confront a domestic threat. While she avoids being portrayed as a passive victim, the narrative remains focused on traditional maternal roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodnight?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. There is no data available to determine the level of racial diversity present in the film.

How does Goodnight represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows conventional horror clichés, such as the 'monster under the bed,' within established domestic structures. It does not offer visible critiques of Western or secularist norms.

Does Goodnight include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions within the character arcs. The narrative does not center on these themes.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist who uses her intellect and determination to navigate a threat.
It avoids the common cliché of the passive female victim in horror settings.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight/non-cisgender characters.
The film follows traditional genre conventions rather than disrupting social or institutional norms.
There is a lack of information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A mother investigates her daughter’s belief that a malevolent presence has been visiting her at night. A deeply unsettling permutation of the ol’ “there’s-a-monster-under-my-bed” chestnut.

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