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An English Haunting

Name: An English Haunting
Director: Charlie Steeds
Released: 2020
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2020

PG-13

Director

Charlie Steeds

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

An English Haunting adheres closely to traditional Gothic horror conventions. The narrative depends heavily on established social structures and familial hierarchies typical of the 1960s era. While the film presents a central mystery, it does so through a lens of uniformity. The characters and themes reinforce conventional genre clichés rather than challenging them through diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard genre piece that prioritizes atmospheric tension and historical archetypes over varied representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does An English Haunting have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline centers around a traditional family structure without acknowledging non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does An English Haunting portray gender?

Fair

The characters adhere to traditional gender roles, with a mother and son dealing with personal and domestic issues. Their roles are defined by their responsibilities within the family unit.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An English Haunting?

Limited

The setting and family focus suggest a predominantly white cast. There is no indication of a diverse cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional racial background.

How does An English Haunting represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story incorporates Western Gothic elements and ancestral secrets. It emphasizes traditional historical narratives rather than critiquing Western cultural institutions.

Does An English Haunting include disability representation?

Limited

The grandfather's terminal illness is used as a supernatural plot device. The film does not delve into the complexities of living with a disability.

Present on Screen

Uses a clear, traditional Gothic structure to create tension.
Focuses on the exploration of family dynamics and domestic isolation.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Relies on traditional gender roles and domestic duties.
Uses illness primarily as a plot device rather than exploring disability.
Features a homogeneous cast lacking racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

In 1960s England, Blake Cunningham and his alcoholic mother are forced to move into the mysterious Clemonte Hall, a vast isolated manor house, to care for his dying Grandfather who resides in the attic room. Soon, ghostly goings-on fill the house with dread, as it becomes apparent Grandfather's illness may have a supernatural cause that can only be cured by uncovering the terrifying secrets of the house and its dark history.

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