Coldwood
2011

Representation Score
Fair
2011
NRDirector
Craig McMahon
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
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Ghost Magnet is a psychological thriller that emphasizes individual psychological conflict over social or systemic issues. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's battle against perceived spirits. While the film touches on mental health and neurodivergence, it lacks multi-layered depth. The representation of other identities, including race and LGBTQ+ perspectives, is not addressed. Ultimately, the film adheres to conventional thriller clichés, providing a character study of perception without challenging broader cultural hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-cisgender identities. Instead, it centers on a psychological struggle.
The story revolves around a male protagonist's crisis of perception. It is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or upholds them through its supporting cast.
There is no indication of a diverse cast. The film follows a typical thriller structure with a predominantly white cast.
The plot explores personal reality but does not critique Western institutions or organized religion explicitly. The conflict remains a personal issue rather than a systemic one.
The story deals with mental health through a protagonist labeled as delusional. This provides a basis for storytelling centered on neurodivergence.
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Official Synopsis
Riley Venn is being chased by spirits. His family and friends think he is crazy and delusional. A documentary filmmaker is asked by his producer to go and investigate the validity of Riley's claims. What the crew finds is a war of attrition between Riley and the spirits that torment him.
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