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Deathwoods

Deathwoods

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2026

Director

Jake Kopronica, Deryk Wehrley

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film sets up a standard slasher scenario where a group of friends gets isolated in the woods. The narrative relies on conventional gender dynamics, with men handling logistics and women serving as romantic or companionable figures. The horror element stems from a local legend that treats physical difference as a moral failing, justifying violence against a disabled child. The story does not challenge these traditional framings, using them as the backdrop for the ensuing bloodshed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deathwoods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships appear in the cast or story. The group consists of straight couples and friends discussing dating in conventional terms.

How does Deathwoods portray gender?

Limited

Men drive the plot through camping logistics and banter, while women are framed as companions or romantic interests. Dialogue includes casual objectification, such as a man complimenting a woman’s body while she asks for sincerity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deathwoods?

Fair

The cast lists Felissa Rose, Jessa Jupiter Flux, and KateLynn E. Newberry, suggesting some non-white presence. However, the provided text does not specify which characters are non-white or their narrative roles.

How does Deathwoods represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on a small-town camping trip in Tennessee, treating local folklore as a genuine threat. Traditional family dynamics are shown through a couple’s recent breakup and a man’s attempt to fix his friend’s mood.

Does Deathwoods include disability representation?

Minimal

The urban legend involves a child who was buried alive because he was "disfigured." The film presents this physical difference as the sole reason for the father’s violent act, framing disability as a curse.

Present on Screen

  • A group of young adults on a camping trip in Tennessee.
  • A local legend about a disfigured child buried alive by his father.
  • Casual sexual banter and body comments between male and female friends.
  • A recent romantic breakup serving as the trip's motivation.

Limited or Absent

  • No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are depicted.
  • Specific racial identities and roles are not detailed in the provided text.
  • No characters with lasting physical or cognitive impairments are present.
  • No religious or institutional figures appear in the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A weekend of camping intended to break Scott out of his post breakup depression, quickly turns into a weekend of bloodshed, as his friends are picked off one by one by the urban legend that haunts the woods surrounding the small town of Old Hickory, Tennessee.

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