The Ghosts of Borley Rectory
2021
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The Haunting of Borley Rectory
Representation Score
3.4/10
Limited
2019
Not RatedDirector
Steven M. Smith
Runtime
91 minutes
Average Rating
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This period piece emphasizes historical accuracy and atmospheric tension over social disruption. It sticks closely to the haunted house subgenre, limiting its engagement with diverse identities. By focusing on a specific historical context, the film maintains a narrow demographic scope. The narrative does not challenge established power dynamics or traditional Western norms, relying instead on well-known genre conventions.
Category Breakdown
Does The Haunting of Borley Rectory have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows a strict focus on straight relationships and traditional gender roles, with no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or queer undertones.
How does The Haunting of Borley Rectory portray gender?
The film upholds traditional gender hierarchies, with women playing minor roles and men maintaining control over the narrative.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Haunting of Borley Rectory?
The cast mirrors the homogeneous demographics of the 1930s English setting, with no representation of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.
How does The Haunting of Borley Rectory represent religion and culture?
The story centers around a religious institution but avoids depicting Western institutions as corrupt, focusing instead on local mysteries.
Does The Haunting of Borley Rectory include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play significant roles in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Maintains historical accuracy to its 1930s English setting.
- Follows established supernatural thriller conventions effectively.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer undertones.
- Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or prioritize women's ability to drive the story.
- Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
The story of Borley Rectory, said to be the most haunted building in the world before it was mysteriously destroyed by fire just before WWII.
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