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Ghost Child

Name: Ghost Child
Director: Gilbert Chan
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2013

Director

Gilbert Chan

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ghost Child is a horror film that centers on family suspense and supernatural elements. It explores themes of grief and replacement through the relationship between a daughter and a new stepmother. The film gives significant roles to female characters but stays within traditional storytelling boundaries. It does not address progressive identity issues or broader social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghost Child have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional family structure where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. There are no characters with same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Ghost Child portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in the main conflicts, especially Kim and Na. Kim takes a leading role in the story, but the plot relies on familiar rivalries between women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghost Child?

Fair

The character names suggest an East Asian cast. The film focuses on a specific ethnic group without showing a mix of different backgrounds or cultures.

How does Ghost Child represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes the importance of the family unit. It aligns with traditional views on family life without challenging those views.

Does Ghost Child include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters dealing with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or long-term illnesses.

Present on Screen

Gives a strong leading role to the female protagonist, Kim, as she tries to protect her family.
Focuses on an East Asian cultural context through its central characters' names.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Relies on traditional rivalries between women rather than challenging gender norms.
Does not feature characters facing physical disabilities or mental health issues.
Shows limited multicultural representation or diverse racial backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother, Kim suddenly has to deal with a new mother in her life. Choon, Kim's father, brings home a woman one day and announces his decision to marry her. A series of mysterious and terrifying incidents start to occur at the family home after their return. Could it be the jealous spirit of Choon's dead wife that has come back to show her displeasure at being replaced? Or is there something more sinister? What unravels is a tale of unspeakable evil that threatens to destroy the family. What deep, dark secret is Na, Choon's new wife, hiding from them? Can Kim help save her family from complete destruction?

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