You are here:

A Haunting at Silver Falls

A Haunting at Silver Falls

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2013

NR

Director

Brett Donowho

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

A Haunting at Silver Falls is a conventional horror-thriller that relies heavily on established genre clichés. While it centers on a female lead, it lacks the multi-layered approach found in more inclusive cinema. The production adheres to traditional storylines, especially in its small-town setting and family-focused mystery. This results in a narrative that emphasizes personal grievances over broader social or cultural exploration. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard genre piece. It offers a character-driven experience but fails to challenge existing social hierarchies or provide diverse representation across most categories.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does A Haunting at Silver Falls have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a supernatural mystery involving a wrongly convicted man and his daughters. There are no queer romantic arcs or non-cisgender identities explored in the story.

How does A Haunting at Silver Falls portray gender?

Fair

Jordan, the female protagonist, leads the investigation into a crime and uncovers the killer. However, the film follows a typical mystery structure without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Haunting at Silver Falls?

Limited

The small-town setting hints at a potentially homogeneous population. The narrative does not mention a non-white majority cast or integrate diverse ethnic viewpoints.

How does A Haunting at Silver Falls represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of wrongful conviction and justice offer a mild critique of systemic issues. However, the story focuses on individual family trauma rather than broader socio-political commentary.

Does A Haunting at Silver Falls include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a female protagonist, Jordan, who plays a significant role in driving the investigation.
  • The plot delves into themes of wrongful conviction and the pursuit of justice.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse ethnic perspectives and a non-white majority cast.
  • There is no engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities.
  • The story misses opportunities to provide a broader critique of systemic institutions.

Official Synopsis

A small town is haunted by the twin daughters of a wrongfully convicted man. Young Jordan is sent down the path to who the real killer is only to find the killer is very close to her.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.