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The Ghosts of Angela Webb

Name: The Ghosts of Angela Webb
Director: Karl Petry
Released: 2005
Duration: 41 min

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Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2005

Director

Karl Petry

Runtime

41 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Ghosts of Angela Webb is a niche, independent paranormal drama that prioritizes experiential realism over social critique. It adheres closely to the conventions of its genre, focusing on a factual supernatural investigation rather than multi-layered character studies. While the film features central roles for women and includes some racial diversity, it lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt traditional social hierarchies. The narrative remains rooted in a specific, homogeneous Western framework. Ultimately, the film prioritizes its shocking, true-story conclusion over progressive representation or complex social commentary, resulting in a standard distribution of characters typical of mid-2000s regional productions.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ghosts of Angela Webb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot revolves around paranormal investigations and the psychological journeys of the main characters.

How does The Ghosts of Angela Webb portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles in driving the central investigation and conflicts. However, the story relies on traditional haunted house clichés and does not challenge established gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ghosts of Angela Webb?

Limited

The cast includes Michael R. Thomas, adding some racial diversity. However, the rural New Jersey setting suggests a focus on a predominantly white demographic.

How does The Ghosts of Angela Webb represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses spiritualism and psychic investigation within a Western, rural American context. It does not deconstruct Western values and focuses on a singular supernatural experience.

Does The Ghosts of Angela Webb include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not portray characters with disabilities taking active roles. Psychological instability is used as a plot device without meaningful exploration of mental health issues.

Present on Screen

Women play central, driving roles in the investigation.
The cast includes some racial diversity through performers like Michael R. Thomas.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
The narrative relies on traditional haunted house clichés.
There is a lack of nuanced portrayal regarding disability or neurodivergence.
The setting and story focus on a very narrow, traditional Western demographic.

Official Synopsis

Angela Webb believes her house is haunted. Psychics Alexander Stewart and Bernadette Fieldstone are contacted to try to uncover the secrets hidden within her home. What they experience is more than a mere haunting. They come to understand that reality is far more horrifying than fiction. What makes this ghost story unique is that it is based on a true story. In 2001 the two psychics investigated an old western New Jersey farmhouse. So powerful were the images they captured on film, a British television production company met with Angela Webb to do a television special at her house! The story IS factual; the conclusion is shocking.

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