
The Amityville Haunting
2011

2018
Director
Jamie Weston
Runtime
74 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Three burglars will soon realise they are not alone in a manor house when they discover a doll mysteriously appearing.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that critique heteronormativity. It focuses on a traditional horror premise involving intruders and a supernatural entity.
Gender Representation
The narrative centers on three burglars, a premise that relies on traditional masculine archetypes of criminality. There is no evidence of subverting gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The manor house setting and burglary plot suggest a focus on domestic space and class-based conflict. There is no indication of a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film adheres to standard horror conventions without exploring anti-capitalist or anti-Western narratives. The focus remains on the immediate tension of the supernatural threat.
Disability Representation
There is no specific evidence of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or visible disabilities being used as central narrative drivers or handled with specific agency.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Mandy the Haunted Doll operates within the conventional, often homogeneous, frameworks of low-budget independent horror. The film prioritizes trope-driven suspense over complex sociological commentary or intentional systemic subversion. The narrative relies on established genre archetypes, such as the masculine-coded burglar, which limits the opportunity for diverse character arcs. This results in a production that lacks meaningful intersectional representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It does not attempt to disrupt traditional tropes or provide a critique of institutional or systemic structures.

2011

2019

2010

2012

2019

2021

2017

2017

2015

2018

2014

2018
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.