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Door in the Woods

Name: Door in the Woods
Director: Billy Chase Goforth
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Director

Billy Chase Goforth

Runtime

89 minutes

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Door in the Woods adheres to the well-established conventions of the supernatural thriller genre. The plot prioritizes domestic stakes and traditional family dynamics, offering little disruption of social hierarchies. The film relies on familiar formulas, such as the 'missing children' mystery and malevolent entities. While Evelyn shows intellectual drive, the overall structure remains rooted in conventional storytelling patterns. Ultimately, the film lacks intentional multi-layered character development, focusing instead on a standard nuclear family facing a supernatural threat.

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Category Breakdown

Does Door in the Woods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a nuclear family consisting of Redd, Evelyn, and their son. There are no queer narratives or representations of non-binary gender identities in the story.

How does Door in the Woods portray gender?

Fair

Evelyn takes a leading role in investigating the town's dark past. However, the story follows a typical domestic thriller format focused on a parental couple.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Door in the Woods?

Limited

The film does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of its main characters. This omission indicates a conventional casting approach without a clear focus on diverse protagonists.

How does Door in the Woods represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses classic horror themes like evil spirits and bargains. It emphasizes the preservation of the family unit over any critique of Western institutions or cultural frameworks.

Does Door in the Woods include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters dealing with physical, mental health, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

Evelyn plays a significant role in uncovering the town's historical secrets.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
There is no visible emphasis on racial or ethnic diversity among the lead characters.
The narrative does not explore disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Redd, Evelyn and their son, Kane, find a strange door, bound in padlocked chains, standing upright in the woods. After installing it in their home, strange occurrences lead Evelyn to discover their town's long history of missing children who were never found. Now, Kane has joined their ranks and Redd and Evelyn must strike a bargain with an evil entity to secure his return.

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