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The Possession of Hannah Grace

Name: The Possession of Hannah Grace
Director: Diederik Van Rooijen
Released: 2018
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2018

Director

Diederik Van Rooijen

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers on a female protagonist, providing her with professional authority and emotional weight. This focus on a woman navigating recovery and a high-stakes job provides a solid foundation for gender representation. However, the production remains within very traditional boundaries. The cast is largely homogeneous, and the narrative relies on established Western clichés rather than challenging social or cultural hierarchies. There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation and ethnic diversity. Ultimately, while the film avoids some common pitfalls, it lacks the complexity needed to move beyond a standard mainstream horror framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Possession of Hannah Grace have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and does not explore non-straight relationships or identities. It adheres to traditional social structures without engaging with queer perspectives.

How does The Possession of Hannah Grace portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot, occupying a professional role as a police officer. The narrative centers on her professional and emotional dynamics within a high-stakes environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Possession of Hannah Grace?

Limited

Casting is predominantly homogeneous and reflects a traditional Western demographic. The film lacks diverse ethnic backgrounds or depth regarding racial identity.

How does The Possession of Hannah Grace represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses conventional Western supernatural clichés to explore tensions between science and faith. It does not actively critique Western institutions or religious structures.

Does The Possession of Hannah Grace include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's history of rehabilitation offers a glimpse into mental health and recovery. However, this serves more as character backstory than a deep exploration of disability.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful professional authority to its female lead, placing her in a position of professional leadership.
The protagonist's journey through recovery adds a layer of emotional complexity to her character.

Limited or Absent

The casting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in a homogeneous demographic.
The narrative fails to include LGBTQ+ characters or explore diverse identities.
The film relies on conventional clichés rather than offering a critique of cultural or religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

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