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Bobby and the Ghost Hunters

Name: Bobby and the Ghost Hunters
Director: Martin Lagestee
Released: 2013
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Martin Lagestee

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bobby and the Ghost Hunters is a conventional family fantasy that relies on established clichés of childhood wonder. While the female protagonist shows individual ability to act, the film lacks layered representation of diverse identities. The narrative structure prioritizes an accessible storytelling model over challenging social hierarchies. It emphasizes familial companionship and a standard adventure framework. Overall, the work operates within traditional Western social structures, offering minimal disruption to typical demographic or identity-based norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bobby and the Ghost Hunters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. The main relationship is between a young girl and a ghost.

How does Bobby and the Ghost Hunters portray gender?

Fair

Sanne, the female lead, plays a significant role in driving the story with her curiosity and actions. However, the father holds the traditional expert role, reinforcing conventional views of gendered authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bobby and the Ghost Hunters?

Minimal

The story seems to reflect a homogeneous demographic, with no indication of racial diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Bobby and the Ghost Hunters represent religion and culture?

Fair

Supernatural elements provide a folklore perspective on the afterlife. However, the story remains grounded in standard Western social structures and traditional family units.

Does Bobby and the Ghost Hunters include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions being part of the character arcs or plot.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Sanne, plays a significant role through her curiosity and decision to help Bobby.
The use of supernatural elements offers a subjective, folklore perspective on the afterlife.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, and disability.
The narrative relies on traditional gender roles, placing the father in the primary position of professional authority.
The story adheres to standard Western social structures without exploring more diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Sanne (Hanna Obbeek) loves stories about ghosts and other mysterious things. Her father Lucas, is a famous ghost hunter. During a holiday Lucas is asked to chase ghosts of the former cruise ship 'Rotterdam'. Sanne is very happy to hear she and her little brother Thomas can come along. On the ship she meets ghost Bobby (Nils Verkooijen), a boy of her age, who has been wandering the ship since the sixties. Sanne decides to help Bobby.

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