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Poltergeist III

Name: Poltergeist III
Director: Gary Sherman
Released: 1988
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1988

PG-13

Director

Gary Sherman

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Poltergeist III exemplifies late-1980s mainstream horror, emphasizing traditional social structures and homogeneous demographics. Its narrative architecture centers on protecting the nuclear family, limiting its scope to a specific demographic. While providing a typical supernatural thriller experience, the film does not challenge established hierarchies or introduce diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Poltergeist III have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no depiction of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships among the characters.

How does Poltergeist III portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional gender roles and domestic hierarchies. Female characters are primarily portrayed through maternal instincts and conventional gender expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Poltergeist III?

Minimal

The casting and storyline focus mainly on a white, middle-to-upper-middle-class demographic. There is limited representation of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

How does Poltergeist III represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film centers on the sanctity of the family unit within a traditional Western horror context. It does not critique religious or institutional norms.

Does Poltergeist III include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are shown as physically able-bodied.

Present on Screen

The film effectively maintains a focused narrative centered on protecting the nuclear family.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing mainly on a homogeneous demographic.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender identities.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles without challenging them.
No characters are depicted with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Carol Anne has been sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle in an effort to hide her from the clutches of the ghostly Reverend Kane, but he tracks her down and terrorises her in her relatives' appartment in a tall glass building. Will he finally achieve his target and capture Carol Anne again, or will Tangina be able, yet again, to thwart him?

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