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Dead List

Dead List

2018

Director

Victor Mathieu, Ivan Asen, Holden Andrews

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

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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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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.0/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses on supernatural horror and professional competition without addressing heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Limited

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

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

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

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

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

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.

Strengths

  • The film utilizes established horror tropes like the 'price of ambition' to drive its supernatural plot.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisnormative identities.
  • The story centers on traditional masculine competitive tropes without subverting 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.

AI 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 tropes rather than social or intersectional 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 subvert 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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