
The Harrowing
2017
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2012
PASSEDDirector
Tony DeGuide
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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A Chicago Police Detective is being investigated by Internal Affairs for misconduct following his confession of ghost sightings.
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film offers no evidence of non-cisnormative identities. There are no narratives present that address or subvert heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on a singular male protagonist. There is no indication of gender hierarchy subversion or the deconstruction of masculine leadership tropes.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
While set in Chicago, the racial identities of the detective and investigators are unspecified. No diverse ensemble dynamics are visible in the plot.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The conflict between supernatural sightings and institutional authority lacks clear cultural or anti-institutional commentary. It remains a standard procedural drama.
Disability Representation
The protagonist's ghost sightings might metaphorically relate to neurodivergence. However, the film does not explicitly frame these experiences through a lens of agency.
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AI Analysis
The film follows a conventional thriller structure centered on a Chicago detective facing Internal Affairs investigations. The narrative focuses on the tension between individual perception and institutional authority, but lacks specific character details to assess identity politics. Because the plot centers on a singular male protagonist and his supernatural claims, there is no visible representation of diverse social groups. The setting of Chicago provides a backdrop of complexity, yet the characters' racial or cultural identities remain unstated. Ultimately, the film lacks the necessary character depth or ensemble variety to demonstrate intentionality regarding intersectional storytelling or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

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