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The Haunting of Whaley House

The Haunting of Whaley House

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2012

TV-MA

Director

Jose Prendes

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Haunting of Whaley House operates within the conventional framework of independent horror. It prioritizes traditional genre clichés and supernatural thrills over intentional social commentary or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film lacks a proactive disruption of social hierarchies. Instead, it adheres to established Western horror structures that often lack diverse representation or intentional inclusion of underrepresented identities. Ultimately, the production functions as a standard genre piece. It does not demonstrate the intentionality required to challenge systemic norms or provide significant progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Haunting of Whaley House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a group of friends investigating paranormal phenomena. There is no indication of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Haunting of Whaley House portray gender?

Fair

The story features a typical ensemble cast seen in horror movies. It is unclear whether the characters challenge traditional gender roles or rely on familiar gender clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Haunting of Whaley House?

Limited

Set in a historical San Diego landmark, the film follows traditional Western horror structures. The narrative lacks evidence of intentional racial diversity or giving diverse characters significant roles.

How does The Haunting of Whaley House represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around exploring a traditional American historical site. It adheres to established supernatural thriller conventions rather than promoting secularism or moral relativism.

Does The Haunting of Whaley House include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the production.

Present on Screen

  • The film employs a classic ensemble cast structure common to the horror genre.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks intentionality regarding the way different aspects of identity overlap and social subversion.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ representation.
  • The film does not provide evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When a tour guide breaks into America's Most Haunted House, a bit of amateur ghost hunting with friends turns into more horror than they could have ever imagined.

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