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The Inhabitants

Name: The Inhabitants
Director: Shawn Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2015

TV-MA

Director

Shawn Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within a conventional horror framework, using well-known clichés like the haunted house to create suspense. The narrative focuses on a young couple in a historic New England setting, prioritizing traditional domesticity over diverse representation. Since the story centers on a typical romantic pairing and a historic property, it lacks the necessary elements to challenge social hierarchies. The film follows a predictable genre trajectory without making efforts to expand representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard regional thriller, lacking documented efforts to incorporate diverse identities or provide a critique of systemic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Inhabitants have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The focus on a young couple in a traditional horror setting suggests a conventional romantic pairing.

How does The Inhabitants portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a typical couple dynamic, reinforcing traditional gender roles without challenging established hierarchies or exploring diverse masculine or feminine experiences.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Inhabitants?

Limited

Set in New England, the film leans towards a Eurocentric history with a lack of detailed information about diverse characters, suggesting a reliance on traditional casting practices.

How does The Inhabitants represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on protecting a domestic space within a historic Western setting, lacking any visible critique of systemic issues or engagement with non-Western cultural perspectives.

Does The Inhabitants include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical or sensory disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The film uses a classic, recognizable horror motif that provides a familiar structure for genre enthusiasts.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and fails to challenge conventional social hierarchies.
The casting and setting suggest a reliance on homogeneous, Eurocentric perspectives common in traditional thrillers.
There is a notable absence of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young couple gets more than they bargained for when they buy an historic bed and breakfast in New England only to discover that the old house is hiding a dark secret within its walls.

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