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The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill

Name: The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill
Director: Michael G. Bartlett
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

PG-13

Director

Michael G. Bartlett

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres closely to the conventions of the supernatural investigation subgenre. It prioritizes atmospheric tension and local legends over complex, multi-layered character studies or social commentary. Narrative elements rely heavily on traditional horror archetypes. The focus remains on historical occultism and the macabre, limiting opportunities for diverse representation or challenging conventional narratives. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre-specific piece. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt conventional social hierarchies or provide meaningful representation across various identity markers.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ storylines or characters with non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a documentary team exploring occult history within a typical horror setting.

How does The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a documentary crew, but does not delve deeply into specific gender roles. It leans on traditional horror clichés where feminine power is often portrayed as dark or antagonistic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill?

Limited

Set in a historical English village, the narrative emphasizes a homogeneous cast. There is no indication of a diverse cast or actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into occultism and the subversion of religious sanctity through horror clichés. It focuses on the macabre rather than a critical examination of Western religious institutions.

Does The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Engages with historical folklore and the subversion of religious sanctity through its occult themes.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentionality in disrupting social hierarchies or providing multi-layered character studies.
Relies on traditional horror clichés that may reinforce gendered archetypes regarding feminine power.
Shows a lack of racial and LGBTQ+ diversity within its narrative architecture.

Official Synopsis

In March 1963, a black mass was held at a ruined church in Clophill, Bedfordshire by a coven of dark witches. Tombs were looted, animals sacrificed and human bones arranged during a macabre ceremony. Further defilements continued at Clophill in the following years, with cattle in nearby fields found mutilated, evidence of necromancy discovered and perpetual sightings of paranormal activity witnessed at the isolated ruin. 50 years on from the original incident, the Clophill legend remains etched on the psyches of the local populace. In 2010, a documentary team was assembled to investigate the legend of the Clophill witches and to try and uncover the truth behind the paranormal events. What followed during that long weekend at Clophill was a terrifying journey into the unknown.

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