
Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II
1996

Representation Score
Minimal
1995
Director
Timothy Bond
Runtime
44 minutes
Average Rating
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The Haunted Mask is a traditional horror film that emphasizes supernatural suspense over social commentary. It relies on well-known horror clichés and maintains a conventional social hierarchy. The film’s demographic profile is homogeneous, reflecting a typical mid-90s suburban setting. It does not intentionally disrupt or explore diverse identities. While the film features a female lead, her character arc is defined by a loss of control rather than a challenge to gender norms.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses solely on traditional adolescent peer groups and nuclear family structures.
Carly Beth is a central female protagonist, but her role is diminished by supernatural possession. Authority figures adhere to conventional domestic roles without challenging gender hierarchies.
The casting is homogeneous, typical of mid-90s suburban media. The central cast lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.
The story centers on individual psychological horror without critiquing systemic issues. Evil is presented as an external supernatural force within a traditional moral framework.
The film does not portray any visible or invisible disabilities. It does not address neurodivergence or physical disability.
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Official Synopsis
A teenage girl, Carly Beth, wishes for a scarier mask to wear on Halloween and finds one at an old store. What she doesn't realize is that the mask itself is evil and has the power to take control of the wearer.

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