
The Scary House
2020

Representation Score
Fair
2018
PG-13Director
Christian Vogeler
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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Trico Tri Happy Halloween operates as a typical genre entry within the family horror-comedy space. It relies heavily on established clichés like haunted houses and ghost hunters to drive its narrative. The film’s diversity is anchored by its Latinx cultural framework, centered on a multi-generational family caring for an elder. This provides a baseline for ethnic representation within a domestic setting. However, the narrative appears to reinforce traditional social structures rather than challenging them. It focuses on conventional kinship and domestic stability, leaving little room for broader multi-layered exploration.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story centers around a traditional family structure, suggesting a focus on conventional kinship ties.
A widowed abuela serves as a key figure for the family's domestic concerns. This highlights the importance of female leadership, although the film’s stance on gender roles remains ambiguous.
The presence of a widowed abuela indicates a Latinx or Hispanic cultural context. This introduces ethnic diversity into the multi-generational household setting.
The plot emphasizes family obligations and respect for elders through the care of an elder. It leans toward themes of domestic stability and traditional family reunification.
There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The film does not show any intentionality toward disability inclusion.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A family moves back to Miami to take care of its widowed abuela. After moving into a haunted house, the family learns the intentions of the ghosts that inhabit it.

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