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The Curse of Robert the Doll

Name: The Curse of Robert the Doll
Director: Brian Knappmiller
Released: 2022
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2022

TV-14

Director

Brian Knappmiller

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a niche investigative documentary centered on a specific supernatural entity. Because the narrative focuses on the history of a haunted artifact and anecdotal testimonies, it lacks the character-driven depth needed for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Instead of exploring social hierarchies or diverse identities, the production stays within the established conventions of the paranormal genre. The focus remains on evoking fear and curiosity about the doll's perceived malevolence. Ultimately, the work does not show an intention to challenge social norms or provide complex character development, resulting in a narrow scope of representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Curse of Robert the Doll have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on historical accounts and paranormal investigations. It does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does The Curse of Robert the Doll portray gender?

Limited

The film lacks detailed character studies to examine gender power dynamics. It follows a conventional observational style without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Curse of Robert the Doll?

Limited

The story centers on a specific aspect of Americana in Key West. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon subject matter.

How does The Curse of Robert the Doll represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film operates within a traditional Western framework of folklore and superstition. It avoids engaging in systemic critiques or moral relativism.

Does The Curse of Robert the Doll include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of individuals with disabilities being portrayed with significant roles. Victims are defined by supernatural curses rather than their lived experiences with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused investigation into American folklore and paranormal history.

Limited or Absent

Lacks the character-driven narrative depth needed to explore multi-layered identities or diverse social perspectives.
Does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural frameworks beyond traditional Western superstition.

Official Synopsis

Considered the most haunted doll in the world, Robert the Doll lives behind glass in a museum in Key West, Florida, where every year thousands of visitors who fail to follow his rules find themselves cursed. Victims have experienced illness, injury, accidents and even death. But what makes Robert curse his victims? What evil entity lives inside this doll? This latest Shock Docs installment explores the true origin of Robert the Doll, uncovers the story of Robert's first owners in 1905, and seeks to find out why this doll is so nefarious.

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