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Haunted

Name: Haunted
Director: Steven M. Smith
Released: 2013
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Steven M. Smith

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Haunted functions as a conventional found-footage horror piece that prioritizes paranormal tension over social commentary. The narrative focuses on the mechanics of a reality TV competition rather than exploring the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. The ensemble casting follows traditional genre patterns, utilizing a localized setting and a standard cast list. This approach maintains genre immersion but avoids challenging established social hierarchies or providing diverse representation. Ultimately, the film adheres to established horror clichés, offering a standard experience that lacks intentionality regarding progressive social or cultural themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haunted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The focus on an ensemble cast seems to prioritize genre clichés over identity-focused storytelling.

How does Haunted portray gender?

Fair

The film features both male and female performers, creating a balanced presence within the reality TV format. However, gender dynamics play a secondary role compared to the central horror elements.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunted?

Limited

The cast does not indicate a non-Anglo-Saxon majority in its rural English setting. There is no evidence of actors from different racial backgrounds being used to challenge historical norms.

How does Haunted represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows a standard Western framework centered around a rural English railway station. It operates within conventional social and structural norms typical of the genre.

Does Haunted include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the cast or plot.

Present on Screen

The cast features a balanced mix of male and female performers within the competition framework.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or the use of non-white characters to drive the plot.
The narrative does not explore or depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The setting and framework rely on traditional Western and capitalist social norms.

Official Synopsis

Six contestants win a competition to appear on a Live reality TV show at a secret location in rural England. The next ten hours will be spent on a paranormal Investigation with a TV crew searching for the truth behind ghost stories that haunt an old railway station museum.

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