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Haunt

Haunt

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2019

R

Director

Bryan Woods, Scott Beck

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haunt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

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.

How does Haunt portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunt?

Fair

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.

How does Haunt represent religion and culture?

Fair

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.

Does Haunt include disability representation?

Limited

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.

Present on Screen

  • The film includes a balanced mix of male and female characters.
  • Female characters play significant roles in driving the story.
  • The main characters come from various racial backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
  • There is no depiction of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
  • The narrative does not explore the intersection of race and identity.

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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