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House of Good and Evil

Name: House of Good and Evil
Director: David Mun
Released: 2013
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2013

PG-13

Director

David Mun

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

House of Good and Evil operates as a conventional horror piece that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative structure centers on a singular, traditional family unit attempting to navigate domestic instability through geographic isolation. The film lacks depth in representing diverse racial, cultural, and LGBTQ+ perspectives. It functions primarily as a vacuum for testing traditional social structures rather than a vehicle for progressive representation. Ultimately, the story adheres to a standard Western framework, focusing on externalized evil rather than exploring complex social or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does House of Good and Evil have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a heterosexual couple and does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or sexual orientations.

How does House of Good and Evil portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a traditional husband and wife pair, and the roles align with conventional gender expectations rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is House of Good and Evil?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on the Conley family without indicating a diverse cast. There is no evidence of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters in the story.

How does House of Good and Evil represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a standard Western horror framework where evil is portrayed as an external force, rather than a critique of societal systems.

Does House of Good and Evil include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis contains no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film effectively employs the isolated home cliché to build tension.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character development and fails to challenge traditional social hierarchies.
There is a significant absence of diverse racial, cultural, and LGBTQ+ representation within the story.
The film does not explore disability or neurodivergent experiences, limiting its character depth.

Official Synopsis

After a family tragedy in the chaotic city, Chris and Maggie Conley, in a last-ditch effort to save their dying marriage, purchase an isolated home in the deepest woods, to which they quickly discover evil has a key.

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