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Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] The Haunting (1963) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Nellie on 2013-06-04 17:23:05.

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Nellie said:
Solid adaptation of Shirley Jackson's novel (which, btw would also be considered passing if you applied the test to the book) and just a classic piece of moody horror.

There are several named female characters, the main one's being Eleanor Lance and Theodora. They have several conversations about each other, the house, the creepy things happening, and Eleanor's mother. They briefly talk about men, as they are spending time in the house with two other males, but this is not really emphasized. Eleanor and Theo also talked to Mrs. Dudley about her duties and the house.
Message posted on 2013-06-04 17:23:05

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