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Ouija Seance: The Final Game

Ouija Seance: The Final Game

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2018

Director

Andrea Mugnaini

Runtime

81 minutes

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Ouija Seance: The Final Game is a conventional horror movie that prioritizes genre clichés over social commentary. The plot follows a standard structure of friends encountering evil in a secluded, inherited estate, which limits opportunities for complex representation. The film adheres to established supernatural thriller mechanics, focusing on jump-scares and suspense. This approach results in a homogeneous narrative that lacks intentionality regarding diverse identities or the disruption of traditional social structures. Ultimately, the production functions as a standard genre piece. It relies on familiar Western clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives or challenging existing hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ouija Seance: The Final Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any visible LGBTQ+ characters or themes that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses solely on the supernatural threat and the group's survival.

How does Ouija Seance: The Final Game portray gender?

Fair

Sarah is the main character, but the story follows traditional survivalist patterns. There is no evidence of challenging gender hierarchies or archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ouija Seance: The Final Game?

Limited

The ensemble aligns with traditional Western horror clichés. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast or diverse ethnic representation.

How does Ouija Seance: The Final Game represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story relies on classic Western supernatural elements like Ouija boards and haunted villas. It reinforces traditional themes of inheritance and ancestral secrets.

Does Ouija Seance: The Final Game include disability representation?

Limited

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are mentioned. The cast functions primarily as vessels for fear within the horror framework.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered around the protagonist, Sarah.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentionality regarding LGBTQ+ representation and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
  • The narrative fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.
  • There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the ensemble.
  • The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The film relies on traditional Western clichés rather than diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Sarah and her friends decide to spend the weekend at an old villa Sarah mysteriously inherited. After finding a Ouija Board in the attic, Sarah and her friends unknowingly awaken an evil force connected to the villa’s hidden secrets. To fight the unimaginable horror they will have to face their darkest fears and worst nightmares.

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