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Ghost in the Graveyard

Ghost in the Graveyard

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Charlie Comparetto

Runtime

92 minutes

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Ghost in the Graveyard is primarily a psychological horror film focused on trauma and collective guilt. The narrative emphasizes the mechanics of a supernatural haunting and the aftermath of a shared childhood event. While the film centers on a powerful female antagonist, it lacks systemic complexity and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The work remains a traditional genre piece without overt subversion of institutional hierarchies or identity-based critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghost in the Graveyard have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around a specific group of childhood witnesses involved in a localized haunting.

How does Ghost in the Graveyard portray gender?

Fair

Martha, a central female antagonist, provides a strong spectral presence. However, more detail is needed to fully assess the broader gender dynamics and ability to act in the film.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghost in the Graveyard?

Minimal

The small-town setting and group of children do not provide specific details about racial or ethnic composition. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Ghost in the Graveyard represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores subjective morality and the consequences of past social transgressions. It deconstructs perceived innocence through a complex moral framework, but lacks explicit secularist or anti-Western critiques.

Does Ghost in the Graveyard include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical or sensory disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a strong, central female antagonist who drives the narrative tension.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks multi-layered casting and systemic complexity.
  • There is no evidence of LGBTQ+, racial, or disability representation within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A small town comes under the thumb of Martha, a ghost who returns to haunt the children who witnessed her death during a "game" of Ghost in the Graveyard as young children.

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