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Devious Deeds

Name: Devious Deeds
Director: Chris Bragg
Released: 2023
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2023

TV-14

Director

Chris Bragg

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Devious Deeds functions mainly as a genre thriller that uses the 'outsider in a domestic setting' cliché. Its primary contribution to diversity is the central role of a Venezuelan immigrant, which breaks the usual homogeneity of the domestic thriller genre. While the film introduces non-Anglo-Saxon viewpoints into a traditional Western setting, it does not explicitly highlight deeper social issues. The narrative's impact depends on how it uses the immigrant perspective to question the assumed sanctity of the Western family unit. Overall, the film offers meaningful representation through its lead character but remains a conventional genre piece without a strong track record of deep social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Devious Deeds have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-straight identities. The main storyline revolves around immigration and family secrets.

How does Devious Deeds portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on female-led spaces such as childcare and home life. A female character drives the plot, but there is no clear challenge to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Devious Deeds?

Good

By focusing on a Venezuelan immigrant within a Western family, the film brings in perspectives from outside the Anglo-Saxon world. This allows for an exploration of the experiences of characters of color.

How does Devious Deeds represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the immigrant experience and the tensions of fitting into Western family structures. It may challenge the idea of the perfect Western family through hidden secrets.

Does Devious Deeds include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful representation by centering a Venezuelan immigrant protagonist.
It introduces non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives into the traditional domestic thriller genre.
The narrative structure allows for an exploration of immigrant experiences within Western spaces.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
There is no evidence of characters challenging traditional patriarchal or gender hierarchies.
The story does not address disability representation or include characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Mariela arrives from Venezuela to the United States to care for the Collins' young daughter, Abbey. But behind this family's seemingly perfect facade hides a sinister secret.

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