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Mind Games

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Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1996

R

Director

Kevin Alber

Runtime

104 minutes

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Mind Games operates as a typical mid-90s genre piece, adhering to the established clichés of psychological horror and mystery. The narrative emphasizes individualistic trauma and personal haunting over any meaningful social or systemic critique. The film lacks diversity in its cast and avoids challenging traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mind Games have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a professor haunted by a deceased lover, but the gender of this lover is not specified, making the LGBTQ representation unclear.

How does Mind Games portray gender?

Fair

The film follows a male protagonist's internal struggle within a traditional psychological thriller framework. Women are not shown in positions of intellectual authority or leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mind Games?

Limited

The casting approach is homogeneous, typical of mid-90s low-budget horror films, with no indication of a diverse or non-white majority cast.

How does Mind Games represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes of supernatural haunting focus on personal trauma rather than systemic issues. The story functions as a personal mystery without challenging established social or cultural norms.

Does Mind Games include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist faces psychological haunting, but it is unclear if mental health issues are portrayed with ability to act. The film does not provide evidence of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

  • The film employs a classic psychological thriller framework focusing on intense, individualistic character studies.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its casting and character's ability to drive the story.
  • The story adheres to traditional gendered clichés rather than subverting masculine leadership roles.
  • There is a lack of multi-layered complexity or systemic critique within the plot.

Official Synopsis

A college professor is haunted by the spirit of his dead lover.

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