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The Mirror

Name: The Mirror
Director: Edward Boase
Released: 2014
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2014

Director

Edward Boase

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Mirror is a traditional supernatural horror film that primarily focuses on established genre conventions. The narrative centers around a group of male flatmates investigating an antique mirror, emphasizing a narrow focus on homogeneity and traditional gender roles. Since the film adheres closely to horror genre standards, it does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies or offer diverse perspectives. Its storytelling revolves around individual experiences of supernatural events rather than broader identity issues. Overall, the film operates as a typical genre piece without attempting to introduce diverse elements or challenge traditional roles, resulting in limited diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Mirror have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story follows a group of male flatmates using a typical horror genre setup.

How does The Mirror portray gender?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes male characters' roles, with Joshua Dickinson and Nate Fallows taking center stage. The story does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or subvert masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Mirror?

Limited

The main characters appear to be of a similar ethnic background, without any indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse characters within the flatmate dynamic.

How does The Mirror represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story draws on ancient folklore and superstition as its core theme. However, it does not challenge Western cultural institutions or systemic power dynamics.

Does The Mirror include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disabilities in this category.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established folklore and superstition to create supernatural tension.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation within the central ensemble.
Gender roles are predominantly centered on male characters, limiting female-driven perspectives.
There is no inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the story.

Official Synopsis

There is a long-held belief that mirrors act as gateways to another dimension. ·Some also believe the looking glass plays host to a world filled with evil spirits. Such superstition has been the basis for ancient folklore legends about haunting and possession. And one tale about a supposedly haunted mirror was picked up by the media in 2012. Both the Daily Mail and Huffington Post reported on how the owners of a recently purchased antique mirror left them dogged by bad luck, financial misery, strange sightings and death-defying illness. Now writer/director Edward Boase brings that horrifying story to the screen starring Jemma Dallender (I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 2), Joshua Dickinson and Nate Fallows (‘Whitechapel’) as flatmates who buy the same eerie antique on ebay and set up round the clock cameras in the hopes of capturing evidence of bumps in the night. You have been warned!

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