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Armenian Haunting

Name: Armenian Haunting
Director: Art Arutyunyan
Released: 2018
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2018

Director

Art Arutyunyan

Runtime

78 minutes

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Armenian Haunting stands out by centering an Armenian-American protagonist, offering a fresh perspective in the horror genre. This ethnic focus provides a specific cultural lens for exploring supernatural mysteries. The film also excels in giving the female protagonist strong intellectual authority, making her the active force behind the investigation into her family's past. However, the film lacks broader diversity, particularly in representing LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Armenian Haunting have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Armenian Haunting portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female journalist who drives the plot forward actively. She is not a passive participant but rather the main driver of the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Armenian Haunting?

Good

The film challenges typical Anglo-centric horror by focusing on an Armenian-American perspective. It delves into the unique complexities of ethnic diaspora and family history.

How does Armenian Haunting represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative highlights culturally specific truths by examining ancestral trauma. It emphasizes the importance of family history and ethnic identity through a supernatural storyline.

Does Armenian Haunting include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful ethnic representation through an Armenian-American perspective.
The female protagonist has strong intellectual authority as an investigative journalist.
The narrative explores complex themes of ancestral trauma and diaspora history.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
There is no visible inclusion or representation of characters with disabilities.
The narrative lacks broader diversity beyond ethnicity and gender.

Official Synopsis

An Armenian-American journalist turns into an unwilling ghost hunter while researching the sudden deaths in her family and their connection to a paranormal mystery.

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