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Ghosts of War

Name: Ghosts of War
Director: Eric Bress
Released: 2020
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2020

Director

Eric Bress

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ghosts of War operates strictly within the established conventions of the war-horror genre. It functions as a genre exercise in suspense rather than a vehicle for progressive social commentary or the deconstruction of power dynamics. The narrative adheres to the historical and social constraints of its period setting. By focusing on a standard military unit, the film maintains a traditional framework that lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the production follows a standard heroic or survivalist model. It does not attempt to subvert systemic social hierarchies or introduce diverse perspectives into its historical context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghosts of War have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional military unit during World War II. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heterosexual norms.

How does Ghosts of War portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a group of American soldiers, a demographic typically dominated by male characters. The story aligns with conventional gender roles typical of mid-century military settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghosts of War?

Fair

The premise involves American soldiers in a French castle. While the setting allows for diverse civilian populations, there is no evidence of casting actors from diverse backgrounds or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Ghosts of War represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film utilizes a traditional Western historical framework centered on military and national interests. It lacks themes that would challenge Western institutions or traditional power structures.

Does Ghosts of War include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the depiction of physically or neurologically diverse characters.

Present on Screen

The film maintains period-accurate adherence to the social structures of the World War II era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the inclusion of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The film relies on conventional gender hierarchies and male-dominated protagonist groups.
There is a lack of evidence regarding racial diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon majority casting.
The story does not explore themes that critique Western institutions or traditional power structures.

Official Synopsis

A group of World War II American soldiers encounter a supernatural enemy as they occupy a French castle previously under Nazi control.

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