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Ghosts of Darkness
2017
Director
David Ryan Keith
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Two paranormal investigators are unexpectedly thrown together in the hope of solving a 100 year mystery. Locked for three nights in a house with a dark and unsettling past, the two investigators must put their differences to one side and work together. They soon discover the myths and stories are nothing compared to what actually resides within the eerie walls of Richwood Manor. Scepticism and showmanship are soon put to one side when the two investigators realise there is more at stake than just their professional reputation. For once they have stumbled onto the real thing, but this time it's their own lives at stake.
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Overall Score
3.6/10
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that critique heteronormativity. The focus remains strictly on the paranormal investigation and the tension between the two leads.
Gender Representation
The story centers on two investigators reconciling their differences to survive. There is no evidence of subverting gender hierarchies or portraying masculinity in a non-traditional way.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The Gothic horror setting and century-old mystery suggest a traditional, potentially homogeneous cast. No indication exists of non-white majority casting or race-bent characters.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative follows conventional horror tropes centered on survival. It avoids deconstructing Western institutions or using secularism as a central thematic element.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such characters appear to be used as plot devices within the story.
Strengths
- The film provides a focused, high-stakes paranormal investigation centered on a century-old mystery.
Areas for Improvement
- The narrative lacks intersectional themes and fails to challenge traditional social or gender hierarchies.
- There is a notable absence of diverse representation across racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities.
AI Analysis
Ghosts of Darkness operates as a standard genre piece that prioritizes suspense and interpersonal conflict over identity politics. The narrative architecture relies on established horror tropes rather than disrupting social hierarchies or exploring intersectional themes. The film lacks documented evidence of diverse casting or subversive storytelling. It follows a conventional path, focusing on the physical survival of its protagonists within a traditional Gothic framework.
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