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Hobgoblins

Name: Hobgoblins
Director: Rick Sloane
Released: 1988
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1988

Director

Rick Sloane

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hobgoblins functions as a traditional creature feature that adheres strictly to the social and cinematic norms of 1988. The film prioritizes genre clichés over intentional engagement with identity or diverse perspectives. As a low-budget B-movie, it relies on established archetypes rather than disrupting conventional expectations. The narrative lacks the depth needed to engage with diverse perspectives or social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hobgoblins have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional structures typical of late-80s B-horror movies. It does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or stories that question traditional norms.

How does Hobgoblins portray gender?

Limited

Character dynamics follow standard genre archetypes of the time. Featuring a male security guard, the film lacks significant subversion of gender hierarchies or empowering roles for female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hobgoblins?

Limited

The narrative centers around a homogeneous group, reinforcing traditional 1980s casting norms. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional background.

How does Hobgoblins represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a standard Western horror framework. It uses a studio vault as a plot device without engaging in any meaningful cultural deconstruction.

Does Hobgoblins include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not shown taking control of their own lives. The film lacks any meaningful representation for those with physical or mental vulnerabilities.

Present on Screen

The film successfully fulfills its purpose as a straightforward, genre-driven creature feature.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentionality in challenging traditional gender and racial hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of diverse identities or non-straight narratives.
The production fails to provide ability to act to characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A band of misfit teenagers, along with a film studio security guard, must recapture escaped hobgoblins with the ability to make people live out their wildest fantasies.

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