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The Haunting of Margam Castle

The Haunting of Margam Castle

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2020

TV-14

Director

Andrew Jones

Runtime

81 minutes

Average Rating

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The film follows a conventional investigative framework common in paranormal horror. It relies on established genre clichés and traditional character types without disrupting social hierarchies. The demographic focus remains largely homogeneous, centered on American parapsychologists in a Welsh setting. This setup prioritizes a Western-centric perspective without exploring diverse cultural backgrounds. Overall, the film adheres to standard cinematic conventions. It functions as a traditional genre piece without prioritizing the deconstruction of social hierarchies or systemic power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Haunting of Margam Castle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender backgrounds. It stays within a typical genre framework without addressing queer themes.

How does The Haunting of Margam Castle portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes a mix of male and female actors. However, the story follows traditional horror clichés without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Haunting of Margam Castle?

Limited

The story centers on American investigators in a Welsh setting, indicating a primarily Western demographic. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic backgrounds influencing the plot.

How does The Haunting of Margam Castle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses a Western scientific approach and a UK castle setting. It focuses on local folklore without challenging broader cultural institutions or systemic power structures.

Does The Haunting of Margam Castle include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical disabilities or mental health issues. There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The cast includes a mix of male and female actors.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and premise.
  • The narrative does not include characters navigating physical disabilities or neurodivergence.
  • The story fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or Western-centric cultural norms.

Official Synopsis

A team of American parapsychologists travel to Wales to conduct a study of Margam Castle, one of the UK's most haunted buildings.

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