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Las Vegas Bloodbath

Name: Las Vegas Bloodbath
Director: David Schwartz
Released: 1989
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1989

Director

David Schwartz

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Las Vegas Bloodbath is a low-budget exploitation slasher that heavily relies on established genre clichés. The narrative revolves around a male protagonist's violent reaction to domestic betrayal, reinforcing traditional power structures. The film does not intentionally address multiple aspects of identity. Instead of challenging social norms, it uses the vulnerability of certain characters, such as a prostitute or a pregnant wife, to fuel its shocking horror elements. Ultimately, the production prioritizes shock value over social commentary. It serves as a typical example of the Shot-on-Video subgenre, offering little in the way of diverse representation or meaningful character roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Las Vegas Bloodbath have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional heterosexual relationships. It centers on a husband, his pregnant wife, and a male deputy.

How does Las Vegas Bloodbath portray gender?

Minimal

Women in the film mainly appear as victims or objects of male anger. Oil wrestlers are featured, but their roles are limited to being targets.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Las Vegas Bloodbath?

Limited

The film lacks significant racial diversity. Character types represent a typical, non-diverse American setting common in low-budget genre films from this era.

How does Las Vegas Bloodbath represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story does not critique Western institutions. It portrays social breakdown through individual madness rather than examining systemic norms or religious structures.

Does Las Vegas Bloodbath include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters with disabilities are not shown with real influence. The film emphasizes physical mutilation instead of depicting their lived experiences.

Present on Screen

Features specific jobs for women, like oil wrestling.
Provides a clear, focused story driven by a central character.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by positioning women primarily as victims.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Shows minimal racial and ethnic diversity among its character types.

Official Synopsis

After discovering his wife has betrayed him, Sam Butler finds himself on the bloodiest killing spree Las Vegas has ever seen!

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