
Hobgoblins
1988

Representation Score
Limited
1994
Director
Paul Bunnell
Runtime
56 minutes
Average Rating
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That Little Monster operates within the conventional boundaries of 1990s horror-comedy. While it provides a female lead with central ability to act, the film lacks evidence of complex representation or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies. The production appears to rely on standard genre clichés rather than purposeful representation. Without specific details on cast composition or identity, the film presents a standard, likely homogeneous, cinematic experience. Ultimately, the film focuses on established genre mechanics rather than engaging with progressive representation frameworks.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional horror-comedy structure centered around a teenage protagonist and a strange couple. There is no clear indication of non-binary gender identities or a critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
A female babysitter holds a central role as the protagonist. However, the plot relies on standard horror dynamics where female characters often serve as the primary targets of tension.
The narrative provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. It appears to follow the homogeneous casting patterns typical of mid-90s genre cinema.
The story uses the 'strange family' cliché to potentially critique the nuclear family unit. It is unclear if this serves a deeper systemic purpose or merely adds to the comedic horror elements.
The film contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young teenage girl is hired by a strange couple to watch their baby for the night. What the babysitter doesn't know is how strange the couple is, and exactly what kind of baby she is watching over.

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