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This House Possessed

This House Possessed

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

1981

TV-14

Director

William Wiard

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This House Possessed is a typical 1980s television horror film that adheres to the genre's conventions of its time. While it features a strong female lead, the story heavily relies on established clichés of psychological fragility and isolation. The film lacks diversity in terms of race, culture, and LGBTQ+ representation, focusing instead on traditional genre elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does This House Possessed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on a typical psychological horror storyline that does not explore non-traditional gender identities.

How does This House Possessed portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story, but her journey often depends on clichés related to psychological instability. The film does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This House Possessed?

Limited

The story seems centered around a homogeneous, Western demographic. There is no indication of significant racial or ethnic diversity in the mountain estate setting.

How does This House Possessed represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative relies on traditional supernatural elements rather than critiquing Western institutions. It does not address themes that challenge systemic power or secular norms.

Does This House Possessed include disability representation?

Fair

Mental health issues are portrayed through a character's nervous breakdown. However, this primarily serves as a plot device to increase tension rather than providing a nuanced portrayal.

Present on Screen

  • The film centers on a female protagonist who faces intense psychological challenges.
  • It effectively uses well-known horror clichés to build tension in a secluded, atmospheric environment.

Limited or Absent

  • The film relies on outdated clichés about female psychological instability.
  • There is a lack of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity in the cast and narrative.
  • Mental health issues are used primarily as plot devices rather than as nuanced character studies.

Official Synopsis

A sinister force permeating a secluded mountain estate convinces the nurse/companion of rock star Parker Stevenson, who has had a nervous collapse, that the house is alive and determined to keep her prisoner.

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