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General Cemetery

Name: General Cemetery
Director: Dorian Fernández-Moris
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2013

Director

Dorian Fernández-Moris

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

General Cemetery offers a meaningful regional contribution to the horror genre by setting the story in Iquitos, Peru. Its primary value lies in its geographic specificity, moving away from Hollywood-centric clichés. While the film centers on a female protagonist, it does not significantly challenge traditional gender roles or identity politics. Instead, it provides a culturally grounded narrative that diversifies the supernatural landscape, even if it lacks explicit LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does General Cemetery have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on a typical teenage group without exploring non-straight identities.

How does General Cemetery portray gender?

Fair

Andrea is a female character whose grief drives the plot. While the story centers around her, it follows a traditional coming-of-age structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is General Cemetery?

Good

Set in Iquitos, Peru, the film features a local cast and setting. This breaks Western-centric horror clichés by reflecting South American demographics.

How does General Cemetery represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story involves spiritualism through the use of a ouija board. It emphasizes Peruvian settings over standard Western supernatural themes.

Does General Cemetery include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong geographic and cultural specificity by using an Iquitos, Peru setting.
Disrupts Western-normative horror clichés through a South American perspective.
Centers a young woman's emotional journey as the main plot driver.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not overtly engage in deconstructing traditional social or gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Set in Iquitos, the story follows Andrea (Airam Galliani), a 15-years-ago teenage girl, who suffers the death of his father. With the help of his friends from school, encourage her to contact him using the ouija. However, this triggers a series of terrifying events.

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