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Young, High and Dead

Name: Young, High and Dead
Director: Luke Brady, Katie Anna Brady
Released: 2013
Duration: 89 min

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Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2013

Director

Luke Brady, Katie Anna Brady

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Young, High and Dead operates as a conventional horror film that heavily relies on well-known clichés. The narrative revolves around isolated groups and substance-induced chaos, following a predictable path of psychological or supernatural fear. There is a noticeable lack of intentional efforts to disrupt social hierarchies or promote diverse identities. The film appears to prioritize the mechanics of the thriller genre over complex character development or progressive representation. Overall, the film fails to move beyond the standard, homogeneous character types commonly found in low-budget independent horror.

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Category Breakdown

Does Young, High and Dead have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any obvious themes related to LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on a group of five friends engaging in substance-fueled activities without showing any non-traditional gender identities.

How does Young, High and Dead portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on typical horror conventions involving young adults. There is no indication that women have more powerful roles or that the film challenges traditional male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Young, High and Dead?

Fair

The story follows a group that seems to be made up of mostly similar individuals, which is common in low-budget independent horror films. There is no sign of a predominantly non-white cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does Young, High and Dead represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores drug use through chaotic events typical of the horror genre. It does not emphasize secular or morally relative themes as primary elements.

Does Young, High and Dead include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established horror clichés such as group isolation and substance-induced chaos to propel its thriller storyline.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear intentions regarding LGBTQ+ themes or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender hierarchies or giving women significant roles.
The cast and group dynamics seem to be predominantly composed of similar individuals, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
The film misses opportunities to explore systemic critiques or diverse cultural perspectives through its themes.

Official Synopsis

When five friends head to the woods for a weekend of drug fueled madness their night soon descends into chaos when they pitch up next to the grave of a local missing child.

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