We Have a Ghost (2023)
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Synopsis
We Have a Ghost follows a family who discovers a ghost in their home and begins documenting his presence online, propelling him to internet fame. As they capitalize on the ghost's popularity with staged dinners, unexpected complications arise. The family's unusual situation draws unwanted attention, leading to unforeseen consequences.
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Woke Score Breakdown
🎭 Race-swapped character
1The cast's racial makeup aligns with the family dynamic described in the plot summary, showing no deliberate race-swapping of established characters.
🔃 Gender-swapped character
1The characters presented in the synopsis do not reflect gender-swapped versions of pre-existing characters.
👥 Diverse casting
2The presence of a Black family, a Japanese American neighbor, and a man dressed as Jesus Christ suggests a conscious effort toward diverse representation, extending beyond the expected setting and characters. However, the plot summary does not state that these aspects carry significant thematic weight or form a primary message regarding diversity.
✊ Racial messaging
1The summary mentions the family poking fun at White people, but this appears to be a minor, incidental element rather than a systemic message about racial inequality.
🛂 Immigrant themes
1There are no immigrant-related narratives or sympathetic arguments concerning immigration.
🪶 Indigenous peoples
1The plot does not engage with the dispossession or cultural survival of indigenous peoples.
🏳️🌈 LGBT characters
1There are no LGBT characters or explicitly LGBT-themed storylines represented.
♀️ Feminist themes
2The mother character actively defends her sons, and the neighbor character voices frustrations with 'gender norms,' indicating potential but subtle feminist undercurrents. However, the core plot does not seem intrinsically dependent on these characters' genders for its progression.
🏢 Anti-capitalist themes
2Frank's series of failed get-rich-quick schemes and the exploitation of Ernest for financial gain hint at a critique of unchecked capitalism. However, this is presented more as a character flaw and comedic element than a systematic condemnation of capitalism itself.
🌱 Environmental issues
1The plot does not engage with environmental or climate concerns.
Content Rating Breakdown
💋 Sex & Nudity
ModerateA high school senior flashes his abdomen in an Instagram selfie and discusses 'getting laid.' A scene mentions strippers and dry humping. A motel scene depicts two teens sharing a bed, fully dressed.
🩸 Violence & Gore
ModerateA scene shows a ghost's face melting off and a skinless arm emerging to attempt strangulation, though meant humorously. A man shoots at a family, and cars crash during a police chase. A character is killed and buried. The ghost throws people around.
🤬 Profanity
ModerateMultiple instances of 'f--k,' 's--t,' 'bulls--t,' 'damn,' 'hell,' 'ass,' 'a--hole,' 'bitch,' 'douchebag,' and 'd--k' are used. The character also uses phrases like 'take a dump' and 'sucks'.
🍺 Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
MildA character mentions Xanax and Pinot Grigio. There are passing mentions of someone being drunk and dying from drinking. A character drinks straight from a bottle and slurs his speech.
👻 Frightening & Intense Scenes
ModerateThe scene with the melting face and skinless arm is unsettling even with its comedic intent. Multiple scenes depict people being threatened with guns and pursued by police. A woman expresses a desire to swallow razor blades. There are scenes with CIA operatives testing on the ghost and people being thrown around.