
The Haunting in Connecticut
2009

Representation Score
Minimal
2013
RDirector
Tom Elkins
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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The film functions as a conventional genre piece that prioritizes established horror clichés over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. It relies heavily on traditional domestic structures and lacks multi-layered character development. By focusing on a singular family unit within a historic setting, the narrative misses chances to explore diverse racial or cultural perspectives. The storytelling remains within the bounds of mid-budget supernatural thrillers. Ultimately, the film reinforces standard social norms rather than offering systemic critique or progressive social commentary.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a typical supernatural horror framework and does not include non-traditional gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on a traditional nuclear family unit.
The narrative centers on a young family, which often reinforces traditional gender roles. There is little evidence of women taking a leading role or challenging male dominance.
Set in a historic Georgia home, the film misses an opportunity to engage with the location's racial history. It seems to follow a homogeneous storytelling model centered on a single family.
The story relies on established Western horror archetypes and the haunted house motif. It focuses on localized supernatural threats rather than challenging Western institutions or social structures.
There is no evidence that neurodivergence or physical disabilities play a significant role in the narrative. The film does not give specific attention to disability.
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Official Synopsis
A young family moves into a historic home in Georgia, only to learn they are not the house's only inhabitants. Soon they find themselves in the presence of a secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.

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