You are here:

Drink Slay Love

Drink Slay Love

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2017

TV-14

Director

Vanessa Parise

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Drink Slay Love uses genre fiction to challenge traditional social hierarchies. The film presents a actively leading female protagonist who disrupts conventional gender roles. It also features a diverse cast that reflects a modern, multicultural high school setting. However, the film stays within the boundaries of standard genre-driven character development and lacks explicit exploration of non-traditional romantic pairings.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Drink Slay Love have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film uses vampires to explore non-traditional social dynamics. While romantic pairings aren't explicitly confirmed, the protagonist's status as a biological outsider supports non-straight relationships.

How does Drink Slay Love portray gender?

Good

A female protagonist challenges traditional hierarchies by taking a leading role and commanding her environment. She avoids submissive clichés and uses her supernatural abilities to assert herself.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Drink Slay Love?

Good

The film features a multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Cierra Ramirez and Angelique Rivera, moving away from the homogeneous casts typical of older supernatural teen dramas.

How does Drink Slay Love represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative frames the protagonist's predatory nature as a source of empowerment rather than a moral failing. It emphasizes individualistic rebellion over established norms.

Does Drink Slay Love include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gender hierarchies with a strong female lead.
  • Includes a multi-ethnic cast reflecting a modern, diverse reality.
  • Uses vampires to explore social and biological outsider status.

Limited or Absent

  • Could provide more explicit confirmation of non-straight relationships.
  • Stays within the boundaries of standard genre-driven character development.
  • Does not include visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A 16-year old vampire discovers she has the ability to withstand sunlight. Sensing an opportunity to round up new victims, her family enrolls her in high school, where her who-cares attitude quickly makes her the coolest girl around.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.