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Retardead

Name: Retardead
Director: Rick Popko, Dan West
Released: 2008
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2008

Not Rated

Director

Rick Popko, Dan West

Runtime

103 minutes

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Retardead operates within a narrow horror-comedy framework that prioritizes genre clichés over progressive storytelling. While it offers a slight challenge to traditional gender roles by centering a female FBI agent, the film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of diversity. The production relies on conventional Western structures and institutional authority to resolve its conflicts. Notably, the film’s title and premise suggest a problematic use of intellectual disability as a comedic or horrific device.

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Category Breakdown

Does Retardead have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The plot centers around a typical horror-comedy conflict.

How does Retardead portray gender?

Fair

Susan Hannigan serves as the main character with professional authority, challenging traditional gender roles. However, the film includes a sex fiend subplot that relies on common genre clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Retardead?

Minimal

The story focuses on a local conflict involving a scientist, an agent, and students. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast or intentional racial diversity.

How does Retardead represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional Western genre structures emphasizing institutional authority. It does not critique or question Western or secular institutions.

Does Retardead include disability representation?

Minimal

The film's title and premise suggest a potentially harmful portrayal of intellectual disability, using it as a source of dark humor or horror.

Present on Screen

Susan Hannigan is positioned as the primary protagonist with professional authority, challenging traditional gender roles.

Limited or Absent

The title and premise suggest a mocking approach to intellectual disability.
The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or story.
The film relies on traditional Western genre clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Mad scientist Dr. Stern is turning students into super-smart cannibalistic zombies, and the local cops are too busy chasing a sex fiend to stop the flesh-eating ghouls. Fortunately, Stern's nemesis, FBI agent Susan Hannigan, is on the case. As the ravenous monsters overrun the town, Hannigan tries to convince Stern's faithful assistant to reveal how to foil the crazed doctor's evil scheme.

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