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The Haunted Mask

The Haunted Mask

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1995

Director

Timothy Bond

Runtime

44 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Haunted Mask have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses solely on traditional adolescent peer groups and nuclear family structures.

How does The Haunted Mask portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Haunted Mask?

Limited

The casting is homogeneous, typical of mid-90s suburban media. The central cast lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The Haunted Mask represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on individual psychological horror without critiquing systemic issues. Evil is presented as an external supernatural force within a traditional moral framework.

Does The Haunted Mask include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray any visible or invisible disabilities. It does not address neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a central female protagonist who drives the main narrative.

Limited or Absent

  • The casting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to a homogeneous suburban model.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
  • The narrative does not engage with disability or diverse cultural critiques.

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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