
A Haunting in Salem
2011

Representation Score
Limited
2013
NRDirector
Brett Donowho
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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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.
Category Breakdown
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.
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.
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.
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.
The film does not include any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
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.

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