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Blackwood

Name: Blackwood
Director: Adam Wimpenny
Released: 2014
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2014

Director

Adam Wimpenny

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blackwood operates within classic horror and thriller conventions, emphasizing a traditional family structure. The narrative architecture relies on conventional masculine leadership and domestic stability. The film lacks significant representation across various identity categories. It centers on a male protagonist solving a mystery, reinforcing genre norms rather than challenging them. Overall, the film adheres to a Western-centric perspective, focusing on the preservation of the nuclear family against supernatural interference.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blackwood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a traditional nuclear family, with no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Blackwood portray gender?

Fair

Ben Marshall is the central figure and protector, reinforcing traditional patriarchal roles. His wife and son have less prominent roles and limited influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blackwood?

Limited

The rural setting hints at a potentially uniform social structure. The story follows a typical Western family framework without evidence of multi-ethnic casting.

How does Blackwood represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes protecting the nuclear family from supernatural threats. It lacks themes that question Western or traditional domestic institutions.

Does Blackwood include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist's emotional crisis is not explicitly described as a neurodivergent condition. It's unclear if his psychological issues are a character trait or a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on a relatable nuclear family.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on traditional patriarchal roles, limiting the influence of female characters.
The narrative lacks diverse racial and ethnic perspectives in its rural setting.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Having recovered from a shattering emotional breakdown, college professor Ben Marshall relocates to the countryside with his wife and young son, hoping for a fresh start. He has a teaching job lined up and a new home to move into; things finally look to be going Ben's way. Until, that is, he starts to feel that something isn't quite right in the house. Finding himself plagued by spectral visions, Ben becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a local mystery that appears to be putting the lives of his family in danger

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