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Goblin

Name: Goblin
Director: Jeffery Scott Lando
Released: 2010
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2010

TV-14

Director

Jeffery Scott Lando

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Goblin (2010) is a conventional horror-fantasy that prioritizes atmospheric folklore over social commentary. The narrative follows a traditional monster-in-the-woods cliché, focusing on a predatory entity threatening a small community. The film lacks intentionality regarding progressive social values or the disruption of cultural norms. Its structural focus on a singular external threat limits the space for nuanced explorations of identity or ability to act. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre-driven piece that adheres to established clichés rather than seeking to deconstruct systemic power dynamics or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goblin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on survival horror elements.

How does Goblin portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on protecting infants and a community, but there is no clear indication of gender-based ability to act or subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goblin?

Limited

The small hamlet setting typically features homogeneous populations in this genre. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast.

How does Goblin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot relies on traditional Halloween folklore and Western family preservation clichés. It does not challenge established social structures.

Does Goblin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent identities.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes established folklore and seasonal clichés to build a traditional horror atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities and nuanced explorations of ability to act.
The setting and premise rely heavily on homogeneous, traditional Western social structures.
There is a notable absence of representation for LGBTQ+, racial, and disability identities.

Official Synopsis

Every Halloween, a small hamlet in the deep woods is visited by a fierce goblin, intent on capturing infants and brutally murdering anyone in its path.

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