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Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2007

R

Director

Glasgow Phillips

Runtime

91 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Undead or Alive: A Zombedy combines horror and Western genres to explore themes of systemic corruption and social exclusion. By focusing on misfits who rob a corrupt sheriff, the film challenges traditional Western justice narratives. The film shows promise in its subversion of gender and racial hierarchies. It positions a female character as the central agent of survival and introduces an Indigenous presence. However, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and provides no information regarding disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Undead or Alive: A Zombedy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight relationships or stories involving LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Undead or Alive: A Zombedy portray gender?

Fair

The movie breaks down traditional gender roles by making a female character the main hope for survival. This shifts the focus from male characters to a female lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Undead or Alive: A Zombedy?

Good

The film includes a character connected to Geronimo, introducing an Indigenous presence in a Western setting. This departs from typical Anglo-centric representations.

How does Undead or Alive: A Zombedy represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes traditional Western power structures by portraying the sheriff as corrupt. It highlights misfits challenging established social orders and institutions.

Does Undead or Alive: A Zombedy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by giving a female character central survival ability to act.
  • Includes an Indigenous presence through a character linked to Geronimo.
  • Critiques traditional Western power structures and institutional corruption.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narrative arcs.
  • Provides no depiction of disability or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Elmer Winslow is a soldier on the run from the Union Army, and Luke Budd is a cowboy with a broken heart. When the two misfits rob the corrupt sheriff of an old west town, they have no idea that a plague of zombies is sweeping the country, or that Geronimo's sexy niece may be their only hope of survival.

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