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Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary

Name: Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary
Director: Nimrod Zalmanowitz
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Nimrod Zalmanowitz

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary follows traditional supernatural horror conventions. The narrative centers on a localized legend and a small, seemingly homogenous group of investigators. The film sticks to established genre formulas and does not explore storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or diverse character backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The main relationship involves a man and his fiancée.

How does Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary portray gender?

Limited

The story begins with a female character, but the male protagonists take the lead in investigating. Their roles follow typical horror movie stereotypes rather than challenging gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary?

Limited

The story revolves around a local legend and a small team of investigators. There are no actors from diverse backgrounds or characters who play a significant role in driving the story.

How does Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses spiritual practices like séances to advance the plot. It centers on a historical figure linked to medical tragedy but does not offer a direct critique of Western institutions.

Does Paranormal Asylum: The Revenge of Typhoid Mary include disability representation?

Limited

The asylum setting highlights a focus on mental health history. However, it is unclear whether these themes provide nuanced representation or simply serve as a backdrop for horror.

Present on Screen

Uses historical legends to create a sense of supernatural fear.
Uses classic horror clichés familiar to fans of the genre.

Limited or Absent

Does not include diverse character backgrounds or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
Relies on traditional gender roles and investigative structures.
May use mental health history as a simple backdrop rather than providing nuanced representation.

Official Synopsis

Filmmaker friends Mark and Andy investigate the legend of Typhoid Mary, a girl who was locked up in an insane asylum that was believed to be haunted. But bad things start to happen after Andy's fiancée conducts a séance to summon Mary's spirit.

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