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The Perfect House

The Perfect House

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2012

Not Rated

Director

Randy Kent, Kris Hulbert

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a standard genre piece that prioritizes horror clichés over social commentary. It adheres to traditional narrative structures, focusing on a young couple and a haunted domestic setting. Representation is limited, with homogeneous casting patterns common in independent horror. The lack of diverse character arcs and progressive intent results in a low overall score. Ultimately, the work meets genre expectations without challenging systemic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Perfect House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It centers on a young couple within a conventional framework that assumes everyone is straight.

How does The Perfect House portray gender?

Fair

Felissa Rose plays a prominent role, adding some female presence. However, the film relies on typical horror clichés and traditional gender roles without questioning these established norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Perfect House?

Limited

The cast and premise suggest a homogeneous, likely Anglo-Saxon group. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or race-bent casting.

How does The Perfect House represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the sanctity of the home and traditional Western values. It follows a conventional moral framework typical of the genre.

Does The Perfect House include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not incorporate neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Felissa Rose's prominent role adds some female presence.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
  • The casting is homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
  • There are no characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
  • The narrative relies on traditional Western values and conventional gender dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Three unique horror stories connected by a bookend story tells of the horrifying past a young couples potential dream house has endured.

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