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Obituary

Name: Obituary
Director: John Bradshaw
Released: 2006
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2006

TV-14

Director

John Bradshaw

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Obituary is a mid-2000s television thriller that adheres closely to the genre conventions of its era. While it places a woman at the center of the plot, the narrative remains within traditional frameworks rather than challenging them. The film lacks depth in representing diverse backgrounds and social critiques. It functions as a standard mystery focused on individual ability to act and survival within a conventional Western setting. Ultimately, the production prioritizes genre-driven suspense over progressive representation or social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obituary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows a traditional investigative structure centered around the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Obituary portray gender?

Fair

Denise serves as a central protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story in her investigation. However, her role often aligns with the reactive 'victim-turned-investigator' cliché common in thrillers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obituary?

Limited

The production appears to follow homogeneous casting standards typical of mid-2000s domestic thrillers. There is no indication of a non-white or diverse cast.

How does Obituary represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a standard Western institutional framework of the journalism industry. It focuses on individual survival rather than critiquing Western institutions or religious structures.

Does Obituary include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers the narrative on Denise's investigative journey, providing her a significant role in driving the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse casting and character depth reflecting multiple aspects of identity.
The narrative relies on traditional genre clichés rather than going beyond familiar patterns.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

Denise's job at the Tribune isn't as glamorous as it sounds, especially since the only writing she does is for obituaries. But her life gets a jolt of excitement when she stumbles upon a murder scene involving someone whose death announcement she's already read! As Denise gets pulled deeper into the investigation, things become even more creepy and unbelievable. But she'd better be careful — or the next obit may be her own!

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