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Deadly Yoga Retreat

Name: Deadly Yoga Retreat
Director: Brian Herzlinger
Released: 2022
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2022

TV-14

Director

Brian Herzlinger

Runtime

85 minutes

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Deadly Yoga Retreat is a typical thriller that emphasizes suspense over sociological themes. While it provides a strong female lead who play a significant role in driving the story, it does not delve into diverse identities or systemic issues. The film showcases Isabella's journey from vulnerability to strength, but it does not explore multi-layered complexities or engage deeply with diverse identities. Ultimately, it presents a survivalist conflict set against a wellness backdrop without challenging social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deadly Yoga Retreat have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks prominent LGBTQ+ characters or queer undertones. The main conflict focuses on a traditional marriage between Isabella and Patrick.

How does Deadly Yoga Retreat portray gender?

Fair

Isabella is the primary driver of the plot, evolving from emotional vulnerability to survivalist strength. The narrative highlights her ability to take control and act independently.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deadly Yoga Retreat?

Fair

The cast includes a mix of Caucasian and Asian identities, but race does not play a central role in the story or character development.

How does Deadly Yoga Retreat represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores New Age spirituality and wellness practices. It sets the scene in a consumerist wellness culture without critiquing specific religious or social institutions.

Does Deadly Yoga Retreat include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities among the cast or in the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film centers on the protagonist's ability to take control and act independently.
It provides a strong character arc for Isabella, showing her growth from vulnerability to strength.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and does not explore non-straight identities.
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not utilize racial or cultural diversity to deepen the story's themes.

Official Synopsis

Isabella’s marriage is falling apart, and something needs to change to keep her and her husband Patrick together. When Isabella is invited to an exclusive Hawaiian yoga retreat run by the famous yoga guru Remy Morrow, Patrick insists she go and try to find herself. Hopefully, this time apart and this time for Isabella to center herself will improve their life together. But when Isabella arrives in paradise, she soon discovers the retreat is not what it seems, and neither is Remy. Isabella must put herself to the test physically and emotionally to survive a psychopath who is stalking and killing the retreat guests. Once his sights are set on her, paradise becomes hell on earth.

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