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Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost

Name: Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost
Director: Koji Shiraishi
Released: 2012
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2012

Director

Koji Shiraishi

Runtime

72 minutes

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This horror film operates mainly as a genre-specific exercise within the found-footage style. The narrative emphasizes the visceral experience of supernatural encounters over complex social or identity-based storytelling. While the film provides a localized Japanese cultural perspective through folklore, it does not intentionally address overlapping aspects of identity. Characters are defined by their proximity to the supernatural threat rather than their social identities. Overall, the film follows standard genre conventions, focusing on the breakdown of order in the face of the inexplicable rather than exploring systemic social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories focused on non-straight relationships. The plot centers around survival rather than exploring diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.

How does Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes journalists and a group of friends, suggesting a mix of genders. However, the roles adhere to typical horror movie clichés without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost?

Limited

Set in Japan, the film focuses on a Japanese ethnic context. It does not blend different racial backgrounds or explore diversity beyond the local setting.

How does Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story incorporates traditional Japanese supernatural folklore and urban legends. It adheres to well-established cultural fears without questioning specific institutions.

Does Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The protagonists are portrayed as fully capable individuals involved in the investigation.

Present on Screen

Offers a localized cultural perspective through Japanese supernatural folklore and urban legends.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the subversion of social hierarchies.
Does not feature diverse character identities or non-straight narratives.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Three journalists specializing in the supernatural will follow in the footsteps of a ghost, woken by 4 friends exploring an abandoned school.

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