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Brackenmore

Name: Brackenmore
Director: Chris Kemble, J.P. Davidson
Released: 2017
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Chris Kemble, J.P. Davidson

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Brackenmore is a localized horror piece that prioritizes atmosphere and folklore over social deconstruction. While the protagonist shows individual ability to act, the film operates within conventional cinematic frameworks. The narrative leans heavily into traditionalist structures, focusing on heritage and the mysteries of a singular, homogeneous community. This approach limits the scope for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film adheres to established clichés rather than challenging systemic social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Brackenmore have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a relationship between Kate and Tom, which assumes both are straight. There are no visible queer themes or diverse gender identities.

How does Brackenmore portray gender?

Fair

Kate drives the plot and makes her own decisions throughout the investigation. However, the film relies on traditional clichés involving a mysterious male character helping the female lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Brackenmore?

Limited

Set in rural South Ireland, the film depicts a homogeneous community focused on ancestral roots. This portrayal suggests a traditional, ethnically singular view of Irish life.

How does Brackenmore represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores occultism and ancient secrets rather than standard Christian morality. It emphasizes traditionalist social structures through its focus on lineage and close-knit communities.

Does Brackenmore include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information or visible representation regarding characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Kate, actively drives the plot through her investigation.
The use of occultism shifts away from standard religious morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
The setting suggests a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the community.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The close-knit community of Brackenmore is harboring a secret. After the untimely death of an uncle she never knew she had, Kate (Sophie Hopkins) is forced to return to her ancestral home, a tiny rural village in the South of Ireland. Soon after her arrival she meets Tom (D.J. McGrath), a mysterious young local who helps her to rediscover her long-neglected roots and forget about the anxieties of her life in London. The longer Kate stays in Brackenmore, the more she begins to realize that the eccentricities of its self-protective residents, may be more ominous than she first thought and the secluded family estate is harboring a dark and ancient secret. From the opening scenes of a fateful car crash to the shocking ending Brackenmore weaves its ways under your skin shifting between classic horror to the mysteries of the occult. Cinematographer Justin McCarthy keeps a steady hand as he captures the silent fear that begins to grow as Hopkins uncovers the dark horror that is Brackenmore.

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