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Deadly Dealings

Name: Deadly Dealings
Director: Adam Freeman
Released: 2022
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Adam Freeman

Runtime

71 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Deadly Dealings follows a standard horror-fantasy structure centered around individual trauma and supernatural elements. The narrative revolves around a single protagonist's grief and her interactions with a roommate, focusing narrowly on personal experiences rather than broader social issues. The film leans heavily on a traditional psychological horror framework, offering a female-led emotional journey but failing to delve into diverse identities or systemic critiques. Ultimately, Deadly Dealings serves primarily as a character-driven study of regret and the occult, without addressing wider societal concerns.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deadly Dealings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or references to queer relationships.

How does Deadly Dealings portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female protagonist named Mary, dealing with emotional conflicts. It avoids male-dominated clichés but does not address gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deadly Dealings?

Minimal

The cast's racial and ethnic makeup is not specified, nor are there any mentions of diverse casting or perspectives from non-white characters.

How does Deadly Dealings represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses spiritualism and the occult as key elements but does not critique religious institutions or provide a broader cultural context.

Does Deadly Dealings include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with disabilities or explore mental health issues.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, providing an emotional journey driven by personal conflict.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, and characters with disabilities.
The story adheres to a narrow, traditional horror trajectory without engaging broader cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Mary misses her brother. Her life has been full of regret since that fatal night. Milo her roommate offers the chance to speak to her brother again with a spirit board, reluctantly she accepts. What sinister entity has been unleashed?

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