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Polterheist

Name: Polterheist
Director: David Gilbank
Released: 2018
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2018

Director

David Gilbank

Runtime

86 minutes

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Polterheist blends genres in a crime comedy format that relies heavily on established clichés. While the film offers some diversity in casting, it falls short of the narrative complexity required for high multi-layered scores. The movie's strength lies in its diverse cast, providing a basic level of representation. However, the plot seems more focused on genre conventions than on identity-driven character development. Overall, the film operates as a typical genre piece. It lacks substantial critique of systemic issues or deep representation of underrepresented identities, resulting in a neutral to low diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Polterheist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender experiences. The plot revolves around criminal activities without addressing queer themes.

How does Polterheist portray gender?

Fair

Kathryn Hanke plays a key role in the main conflict, ensuring a prominent female presence. However, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles within its genre structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Polterheist?

Fair

Sid Akbar Ali's casting adds ethnic diversity to the main ensemble. Although this avoids a homogeneous cast, the extent to which these characters have control over their own lives is unclear.

How does Polterheist represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores moral ambiguity through gangsters and supernatural elements. This setup hints at a potential questioning of authority, but the film does not delve deeply into specific cultural contexts.

Does Polterheist include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical disabilities, neurodivergent traits, or mental health issues. There are no storylines centered around disability.

Present on Screen

The cast features diverse actors such as Sid Akbar Ali, avoiding a uniform cast.
Kathryn Hanke's lead role ensures a strong female presence in the central crime storyline.

Limited or Absent

The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent/disabled characters.
There is limited portrayal of characters having control over their racial or gendered identities.
The narrative does not explore deep cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Two gangsters kidnap a psychic to find out where the man they murdered buried the loot.

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