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Goblin

Goblin

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2020

NR

Director

Chris Lee

Runtime

72 minutes

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Goblin operates as a genre-driven horror film that finds its progressive edge through the subversion of traditional gender roles. The female lead is elevated to a position of high ability to act, facing both human and supernatural threats. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Without clear information regarding race, LGBTQ+ identity, or disability, the narrative remains centered on a traditional survivalist framework. Ultimately, while the film challenges the cliché of the stable patriarch, it focuses on individual survival rather than a broader socio-political critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goblin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The main storyline revolves around a traditional nuclear family structure.

How does Goblin portray gender?

Fair

A female character serves as the primary agent of survival. By fighting a male aggressor, she challenges the traditional hierarchy where men are the sole protectors.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goblin?

Minimal

The cast list includes diverse names, but the narrative does not provide specific details about the racial makeup of the central characters. Racial dynamics are not addressed explicitly.

How does Goblin represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques the sanctity of the family by portraying the domestic sphere as a site of trauma. It focuses on primal survival rather than broader systemic issues.

Does Goblin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. While the psychological toll of abuse is implied, disability is not a central narrative device.

Present on Screen

  • The film centers women's ability to drive the story by positioning the woman as the primary protector.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • There is a lack of visible detail regarding race and disability within the plot.

Official Synopsis

A young woman fights to protect her son from her abusive new husband and a ferocious creature lurking in the shadows.

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