
The Investigation: A Haunting in Sherwood
2020

2022
Director
Howard J. Ford
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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With the streets now empty, it isn’t just nature that is taking advantage of this unprecedented global disaster. Spirits are freer than ever before and the spirit of a notorious serial killer, AKA ‘The Locksmith’, is back from the dead and he has even more potential victims. Can self-isolating detective George Parker with the guidance of paranormal expert Jordan Myers, prevent more young women from becoming victims of The Lockdown Hauntings?
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any visible representation of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. Character dynamics appear to follow conventional investigative archetypes without challenging heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
Agency is concentrated within a male-dominated duo of a detective and a paranormal expert. While the plot involves protecting young women, they are framed as victims requiring rescue rather than active participants.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
There is no explicit information regarding the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast. The narrative does not provide evidence of diverse casting to disrupt historical norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story uses the global lockdown as a backdrop for social upheaval. However, it relies on standard genre tropes rather than deconstructing Western institutions or exploring diverse cultural ideologies.
Disability Representation
The narrative shows no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. These elements are not integrated into the character arcs or used to provide meaningful agency.
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AI Analysis
The film operates as a standard genre horror piece that leans heavily on established tropes. The narrative structure prioritizes a male-led investigative duo, positioning them as the primary drivers of the plot. Gender roles are traditional, with female characters serving primarily as vulnerable subjects in need of protection from a serial killer. This reinforces a hierarchy where men act as the central heroes. Ultimately, the film lacks intentional efforts to integrate intersectional identities or disrupt social hierarchies, focusing instead on a localized supernatural threat within a pandemic setting.

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