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Charlotte

Name: Charlotte
Director: Patrick Rea, John Edward Lee, Corey Norman, April Wright, J. Andrew Lee, Colin Campbell, Calvin Main
Released: 2017
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2017

TV-14

Director

Patrick Rea, John Edward Lee, Corey Norman, April Wright, J. Andrew Lee, Colin Campbell, Calvin Main

Runtime

83 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Charlotte operates as a typical horror film, focusing on a conflict between a human and a possessed object. The anthology-style structure allows for varied perspectives, yet the content remains narrow. The film lacks demographic diversity, showing no evidence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation. While the female lead provides a central point of ability to act, the narrative relies on established genre clichés. Ultimately, the production prioritizes a singular supernatural threat over a broader exploration of identity, resulting in limited representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Charlotte have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a conflict between a teenage babysitter and a possessed doll. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in this framework.

How does Charlotte portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the story, facing vulnerability and a supernatural force. Although the bondage cliché can risk traditional victimization, the narrative explores female endurance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Charlotte?

Minimal

The provided context does not specify the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Without evidence of a diverse cast, the film lacks visible racial representation.

How does Charlotte represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses horror to challenge the safety of everyday life through a series of televised stories. However, it does not clearly show specific religious, secularist, or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Charlotte include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The synopsis does not indicate any representation of neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist who faces escalating supernatural threats.
The anthology-style structure provides a potential framework for diverse storytelling perspectives.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The narrative does not include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

A teenage girl is babysitting at a new house when she's accosted by a vicious, possessed doll. With the babysitter in bondage, the toy subjects her to a series of terrifying tales on the television, each story more grave than the last.

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