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Clowntergeist

Name: Clowntergeist
Director: Aaron Mirtes
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2017

Director

Aaron Mirtes

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clowntergeist operates as a conventional horror film centered on a singular psychological conflict. The narrative follows a traditional man-versus-monster framework, emphasizing atmospheric tension and individual survival over complex social themes. While the film features a female lead with ability to act, it lacks broader multi-layered depth. The story does not challenge social hierarchies or incorporate diverse perspectives among the supporting cast. Ultimately, the film remains a character-driven piece focused on coulrophobia rather than a vehicle for systemic representation or cultural deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clowntergeist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities. The story centers around a main character's fear of clowns.

How does Clowntergeist portray gender?

Fair

Emma, a female college student, is the main character. She plays a significant role in driving the story while facing supernatural threats.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clowntergeist?

Minimal

There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon majority elements. The setting seems to be a typical small town.

How does Clowntergeist represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows traditional horror clichés and genre conventions. There is no specific institutional or cultural critique.

Does Clowntergeist include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist struggles with a severe fear of clowns. It is unclear if this psychological issue is portrayed with ability to act or merely as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film provides a female protagonist with primary ability to act in the face of terror.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
There is no evidence of non-straight relationships or cultural critique.
The protagonist's psychological vulnerability may serve more as a plot device than a nuanced portrayal.

Official Synopsis

Emma, a college student with a crippling fear of clowns, must come face to face with her worst fear when an evil spirit in the body of a clown is summoned terrorizing the town she calls home.

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