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The Hopewell Haunting

The Hopewell Haunting

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2022

Director

Dane Sears

Runtime

83 minutes

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The Hopewell Haunting follows a traditional horror and thriller format centered on a conventional protagonist's journey within a localized Kentucky setting. While the film includes some racial diversity through lead casting, it does not explore broader layers of identity. The narrative structure focuses on a male-centric psychological struggle without questioning social hierarchies. Overall, the film operates within a framework of traditional Western archetypes, emphasizing spiritual crisis and individual resilience while lacking diverse identity representation or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hopewell Haunting have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a single protagonist's spiritual journey without addressing LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Hopewell Haunting portray gender?

Limited

The film emphasizes a traditional masculine struggle through the perspective of a disillusioned preacher. Although there are female performers in supporting roles, the central conflict reinforces conventional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hopewell Haunting?

Fair

Casting Ted Ferguson in a lead role introduces racial diversity. However, the setting and character types reflect more homogeneous Western traditions.

How does The Hopewell Haunting represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores organized religion through a preacher's viewpoint. It aligns with conventional horror clichés without challenging Western institutions or morality.

Does The Hopewell Haunting include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not include neurodivergent or chronically ill characters.

Present on Screen

  • The casting of Ted Ferguson adds racial diversity to the lead roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • The central conflict relies on traditional masculine stereotypes and patriarchal archetypes.
  • There is no cultural deconstruction or systemic critique of Western institutions.
  • The narrative does not provide any representation of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A jaded preacher struggles to regain control of his life after a terrifying experience with the unknown in the most haunted house in Kentucky.

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