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Haunting on Fraternity Row

Haunting on Fraternity Row

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2018

TV-MA

Director

Brant Sersen

Runtime

99 minutes

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Haunting on Fraternity Row operates strictly within the established conventions of low-budget horror. It prioritizes genre-driven suspense and traditional clichés over addressing broader themes of gender, race, or sexuality. The film relies on familiar formulas, such as the fraternity/coed dynamic, which tends to reinforce conventional social structures. This approach lacks the challenges necessary to address broader themes of gender, race, or sexuality. Ultimately, the production follows a predictable trajectory for its genre, functioning as a standard supernatural thriller rather than a vehicle for social critique or diverse storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haunting on Fraternity Row have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on traditional fraternity and coed social dynamics. It does not include any non-conforming gender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Haunting on Fraternity Row portray gender?

Fair

The narrative uses typical fraternity clichés that often reinforce traditional gender hierarchies. Female characters tend to align with common genre archetypes rather than taking a leading, active role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunting on Fraternity Row?

Limited

The collegiate horror setting suggests a reliance on homogeneous, likely Anglo-centric casting. There is no specific evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation within the social environment.

How does Haunting on Fraternity Row represent religion and culture?

Limited

The 'Winter Luau' theme uses cultural motifs in a potentially superficial way. The film functions as a standard supernatural thriller without critiquing Western or religious institutions.

Does Haunting on Fraternity Row include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not integrated into the narrative. The film lacks any indication of intentional representation or giving real power to individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film adheres to established horror genre conventions, providing a predictable experience for fans of supernatural thrillers.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse casting and fails to include characters with disabilities.
  • The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies and lacks queer representation.
  • Cultural motifs, such as the 'Winter Luau,' appear superficial rather than meaningful.

Official Synopsis

A fraternity house throws their big "Winter Luau" party but when fraternity brothers and coeds begin dying horrible deaths they discover an evil entity has taken over the house.

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