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Real Cases of Shadow People: The Sarah McCormick Story

Real Cases of Shadow People: The Sarah McCormick Story

2019

Director

Jospeh D. Thomas, Joseph Mazzaferro

Runtime

107 minutes

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Synopsis

Three students went missing in October 2018. Sarah McCormick, Kyle Miller, Joseph Moore. Authorities have now come forward with the information that video surveillance was found inside of the abandoned Yost home that shows the crews last few moments documenting the Shadow People before their mysterious disappearance.

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Overall Score

1.5/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses entirely on the disappearance of the three students without addressing queer themes.

Gender Representation

Fair

The subjects include both male and female individuals, providing a basic gender balance. However, the story does not explore gendered power dynamics or subvert traditional hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no visible racial or ethnic diversity among the subjects. The narrative does not engage with race-bent casting or use diverse metaphors.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The film follows a traditional investigative framework centered on a mystery. It lacks secularist critiques or any significant engagement with diverse cultural perspectives.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The documentary does not feature neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions as central narrative elements or tools for exploring agency.

Strengths

  • The film maintains a balanced gender distribution among its primary subjects.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisnormative characters.
  • There is no visible racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or subjects.
  • The film fails to incorporate disability, neurodivergence, or mental health themes.
  • The story does not engage with diverse cultural perspectives or systemic critiques.

AI Analysis

This documentary functions primarily as a genre-driven true-crime and supernatural mystery. Its narrative architecture prioritizes the investigation of the 'Shadow People' and the disappearance of three students over any exploration of identity politics. Because the focus remains on paranormal phenomena and localized mystery, the film lacks the complexity needed to engage with intersectional identities. It relies on established genre tropes rather than deconstructing social hierarchies or systemic institutions. Ultimately, the work serves a niche audience interested in the supernatural, offering little to no intentional representation of diverse social groups.

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