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A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead

Name: A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead
Director: Steven 'Prozak' Shippy
Released: 2017
Duration: 74 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Steven 'Prozak' Shippy

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead follows the established conventions of the paranormal investigation genre. The narrative emphasizes localized tension and supernatural elements over social critique. The film centers on a specific family unit and a historical site in Michigan. This narrow focus results in a lack of multi-layered complexity or intentional disruption of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work adheres to traditional genre expectations. It serves as a localized horror-documentary that favors conventional clichés over progressive identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around the Midcalf family.

How does A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a family unit that upholds traditional gender roles. There is no indication of challenging these roles or archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead?

Limited

The story is set in a specific area in Michigan and does not feature a diverse cast or intentional race-bent casting.

How does A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses Western clichés related to historical preservation and haunted landmarks. It focuses on a local monument without addressing broader cultural critiques.

Does A Haunting On Dice Road 2: Town of the Dead include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurological disabilities. Such themes are not central to the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused narrative centered on a specific historical landmark and family unit.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender roles or hierarchies.
The narrative fails to include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

Witness the shocking evidence unfold as paranormal researchers investigate the last remaining building of the ghost town of Iva, Michigan. The old general store, which looms over Dice road, serves as the final monument to those who perished in a deadly plague. When the Midcalf family decided to rescue an old Michigan landmark, they soon realized they were the ones in need of saving.

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