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Evan Straw

Name: Evan Straw
Director: Michael Legge
Released: 2010
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2010

PG-13

Director

Michael Legge

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Evan Straw follows a standard supernatural mystery format. The film centers on a woman's journey through grief and haunting, showing some ability to act through her decisions to move and buy property. However, the narrative lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. While character names hint at ethnic diversity, the film doesn't confirm a diverse cast or challenge Western historical norms. The story adheres to typical genre conventions rather than offering progressive representation. Overall, the film operates as a traditional ghost story, prioritizing established horror elements over inclusive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Evan Straw have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main romantic storyline revolves around a deceased husband, sticking to traditional relationship structures.

How does Evan Straw portray gender?

Fair

Alice Marsh leads the story by moving and buying property. Female characters like Gert and Leocardia Tomas add depth but stay within typical genre roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Evan Straw?

Limited

Names like Leocardia Tomas and Peter Yakov hint at possible ethnic diversity. However, the Massachusetts setting and lack of specific descriptions make racial representation unclear.

How does Evan Straw represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses a classic Gothic framework focused on a historical estate. Including a psychic medium adds non-traditional spiritual elements, but the film sticks to well-known supernatural themes.

Does Evan Straw include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't mention characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health issues as part of the story.

Present on Screen

Alice Marsh is a proactive female protagonist who makes her own life changes.
Including a psychic medium brings non-traditional spiritual elements to the plot.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
No characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits are included.
The narrative relies on traditional Western historical settings without confirming racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

When her husband is killed in an auto accident, Alice Marsh moves far from home to start a new life. She falls in love with an old house in Massachusetts which she buys. Built in the 1700's and made of stone, it is known by the townspeople as the "Evan Straw" house. She tells her visiting aunt, Gert, of it's history and they both take it lightly. As time goes on, strange things start to happen to Alice while she's in the house. Finally, she calls in a psychic medium, Leocardia Tomas, to try to contact the spirit. As the spirit becomes more erratic and threatening, a ghost hunter named Peter Yakov is summoned to get to the bottom of why Evan Straw still haunts the house. The answer to the mystery is unexpected by everyone.

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