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Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies

Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2020

TV-14

Director

Leo Scherman

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

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Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies is a conventional suspense thriller focused on academic deception. While the film features a female protagonist who navigates high-stakes conflicts, the narrative remains narrowly focused on local tensions. The story does not delve into broader systemic issues or identity-based themes. Instead, it prioritizes the mechanics of a blackmail thriller over diverse or inclusive character development. The film functions primarily as a character study within a specific, high-pressure social context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight sexual orientations or same-sex relationships. The storyline revolves around family blackmail and academic dishonesty.

How does Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story, dealing with high-stakes deception and survival. This emphasizes her role in driving the narrative, but the film does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies?

Minimal

Although the cast includes a variety of names, the film does not provide specific details about the characters' ethnicities. Therefore, there is insufficient information to evaluate racial diversity in the film.

How does Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines themes of academic pressure and the corruption of institutional achievements. It presents a cynical view of interpersonal ethics and family trust.

Does Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not part of the character arcs or the plot.

Present on Screen

  • The film centers on a female protagonist, offering a baseline of gendered ability to act within the thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and fails to engage with broader systemic or identity-based storytelling.
  • There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+, disability, or explicit racial representation within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Tricked into a compromising situation, a high school senior thinks she can stop her cousin's blackmail by taking her college entrance exam for her, but soon learns her cousin has even darker plans for her

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