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Murdercise

Name: Murdercise
Director: Paul Ragsdale, Angelica De Alba
Released: 2023
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2023

Director

Paul Ragsdale, Angelica De Alba

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Murdercise challenges traditional gender roles by presenting women as powerful, strategic leaders rather than passive victims. It rejects conventional social norms and embraces female empowerment. However, the film lacks detailed information about racial and disability representation, limiting a full assessment of its inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Murdercise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights a unique friendship between a fitness enthusiast and a mafia princess, but does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ identities or romantic relationships.

How does Murdercise portray gender?

Good

Women are portrayed as strong, strategic leaders both physically and strategically, challenging the typical passive female roles in horror films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Murdercise?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or characters. Therefore, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Murdercise represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story emphasizes personal freedom over institutional norms, using mentorship to explore a rejection of conventional legal and ethical standards.

Does Murdercise include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by positioning women as strong, strategic leaders.
Replaces passive female clichés in horror with a narrative of aggressive ability to act and empowerment.
Deconstructs institutional norms to explore themes of personal liberation and autonomy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific information about the racial and ethnic diversity of the cast and characters.
Does not provide any insight into the representation of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.
Does not explicitly confirm LGBTQ+ identities or romantic relationships within the central friendship.

Official Synopsis

Phoebe is an obsessed fitness nerd who gets her big break on a sleazy workout video. After being ridiculed by her co-stars, Phoebe befriends a mafia princess wild child, who teaches her how to murder her way to the top.

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