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The Poltergeist of Borley Forest

Name: The Poltergeist of Borley Forest
Director: Stephen McKendree
Released: 2016
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Stephen McKendree

Runtime

103 minutes

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The film follows a conventional horror structure centered on a single protagonist facing supernatural threats. It relies heavily on established genre clichés rather than exploring identity or social hierarchies. While the female lead actively investigates the forest's secrets, the narrative stays within traditional boundaries. There is a notable absence of diverse casting or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film operates as a standard survival horror, lacking intentionality regarding representation or the subversion of social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Poltergeist of Borley Forest have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The plot revolves around the protagonist's survival in a typical horror setting.

How does The Poltergeist of Borley Forest portray gender?

Limited

Paige is the main female character who takes a significant role in investigating the forest's secrets. However, the story leans towards the traditional 'final girl' cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Poltergeist of Borley Forest?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative does not indicate any diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does The Poltergeist of Borley Forest represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses common Western horror clichés such as teenage parties and moral dualism. It does not critique Western institutions, religion, or social structures.

Does The Poltergeist of Borley Forest include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature characters with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health issues. These elements are not part of the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film features a central female protagonist, Paige, who plays a significant role in uncovering the forest's secrets.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial groups, and characters with disabilities.
The story adheres to traditional horror clichés rather than challenging social or cultural hierarchies.
There is no evidence of storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or diverse casting within the provided framework.

Official Synopsis

On a night of teenage partying in the woods, Paige unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that plunge her into a waking nightmare. Tormented by terrifying and increasingly violent supernatural visitations, Paige starts digging into the past and uncovers a sinister secret, buried for decades. Behind the force that now haunts her is a malevolent entity of unspeakable evil. As its power grows and her friends fall prey to its savagery, can she (or anyone) stop The Poltergeist of Borley Forest?

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