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The Ghosts of Monday

Name: The Ghosts of Monday
Director: Francesco Cinquemani
Released: 2022
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

Director

Francesco Cinquemani

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Ghosts of Monday is a conventional horror thriller centered around the haunted hotel cliché. The narrative focuses on external conflicts and supernatural mysteries rather than internal character dynamics or identity-driven arcs. While the international setting and diverse cast offer some level of inclusion, the film adheres to a standard genre structure where characters primarily serve the plot's tension. Ultimately, it functions as a typical genre piece, using its unique location for atmosphere but lacking the depth needed for significant identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ghosts of Monday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. The focus is on the process of making a documentary and dealing with supernatural elements, rather than exploring different gender identities.

How does The Ghosts of Monday portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes both male and female performers. However, the characters function as a typical professional team without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ghosts of Monday?

Fair

The film is set in Cyprus and features an international cast, suggesting some diversity. The presence of various performers avoids a purely homogeneous cast, but the film does not delve deeply into specific cultural backgrounds.

How does The Ghosts of Monday represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film's Mediterranean setting introduces a non-Western environment. However, the story prioritizes genre clichés and mystery over a deeper exploration of cultural or institutional issues.

Does The Ghosts of Monday include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of visible or invisible disabilities being portrayed within the film's cast or storyline.

Present on Screen

The Mediterranean setting in Cyprus offers a naturalistic opportunity for international diversity.
The cast features both male and female performers, avoiding a purely homogeneous ensemble.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The film does not explore specific ethnic or racial identities beyond the surface level of the setting.
There is no evidence of disability representation or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A group of US filmmakers travel to Cyprus to film a documentary in the tragically famous Hotel Gula - a once popular resort where more than 100 people died in mysterious circumstances. What begins as just another day at the office will eventually turn into a terrifying journey into the unknown.

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