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Dead List

Name: Dead List
Director: Victor Mathieu, Ivan Asen, Holden Andrews
Released: 2018
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Victor Mathieu, Ivan Asen, Holden Andrews

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dead List follows a conventional horror structure centered on a male protagonist's ruthless climb to fame. The narrative relies heavily on individualistic ambition and supernatural clichés rather than social or multi-layered exploration. The film lacks visible representation across most categories, particularly regarding disability and racial diversity. The focus remains on a standard competitive framework that does not challenge traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work functions as a traditional genre piece. It offers little in the way of progressive storytelling or diverse character perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dead List have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on supernatural horror and professional competition without addressing assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Dead List portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist, Calvin, and his pursuit of Hollywood stardom. The plot relies on traditional masculine clichés of dominance and lethal rivalry.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dead List?

Limited

The synopsis provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse ensembles or race-conscious casting.

How does Dead List represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes follow conventional horror clichés regarding the price of ambition. The film lacks systemic critiques or moral relativism, focusing instead on individualistic success.

Does Dead List include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence. These identities do not appear to be utilized as meaningful narrative components.

Present on Screen

The film uses established horror clichés like the 'price of ambition' to drive its supernatural plot.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
The story centers on traditional masculine competitive clichés without challenging them.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-based representation within the cast.
The film fails to provide cultural critiques or systemic deconstruction of its setting.

Official Synopsis

Calvin is competing with five other actors for the lead in a major Hollywood movie. Stopping at nothing, he uses a demonic book of curses on the actors, each bringing to life a monster that kills in their own unique and terrifying way.

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