
The Houses October Built
2014

Representation Score
Fair
2019
RDirector
Bryan Woods, Scott Beck
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Haunt is a conventional horror film that uses a diverse cast to create a tense storyline. While the casting reflects a contemporary demographic, the narrative stays within traditional horror clichés. The film avoids homogeneous casting but does not delve into the deeper implications of its characters' diverse backgrounds.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Character dynamics center around traditional social groups without questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film features a balanced mix of male and female characters who play functional roles within the survival scenario. Female characters have significant roles in driving the story without falling into damsel-in-distress clichés.
The main characters come from a variety of racial backgrounds, reflecting a more modern demographic reality. However, the narrative focuses on their shared survival experience rather than exploring their diverse identities further.
The film follows typical commercial horror conventions. It critiques the extreme commercialization of entertainment as a genre cliché but does not provide a deeper critique of societal institutions.
The film does not depict characters with neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The story focuses on environmental stressors rather than the lived experiences of characters with disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
On Halloween, a group of friends encounter an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realisation that some nightmares are real.

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