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Ghost Rock

Name: Ghost Rock
Director: Dustin Rikert
Released: 2004
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2004

Director

Dustin Rikert

Runtime

101 minutes

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Ghost Rock is a traditional Western that closely follows established genre clichés. While it includes a female character named Savannah Starr, the film lacks the depth needed to challenge societal norms. The narrative centers on a standard revenge arc set in 1882, without providing diverse representation or deeper cultural critiques. Ultimately, the film does not offer much complexity to disrupt conventional power structures or provide meaningful representation across various identity categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghost Rock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any characters with non-straight identities. There are no scenes depicting same-sex relationships.

How does Ghost Rock portray gender?

Fair

Savannah Starr is a key companion to the male lead, which is a bit different from typical Western movies. However, her role as a sidekick suggests she might have a secondary position.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghost Rock?

Limited

The story focuses on two main characters who seem to be from Anglo-Saxon backgrounds. It doesn't mention a diverse cast of characters.

How does Ghost Rock represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around a typical revenge storyline centered on a past massacre. There's no clear critique of Western institutions or cultural promotion.

Does Ghost Rock include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Savannah Starr as a companion adds a female presence to the Western setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to traditional Anglo-centric Western conventions.
The story does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or disability experiences.
The narrative follows a standard revenge arc without offering deeper cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Set in 1882, John Slaughter and his sidekick Savannah Starr return to a town where an almost forgotten massacre took place 20 years ago. They are determined to find the man responsible.

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