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Swiped to Death

Name: Swiped to Death
Director: Elaine Mongeon
Released: 2019
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2019

Director

Elaine Mongeon

Runtime

7 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Swiped to Death operates as a typical modern horror film focusing on the tension between digital connectivity and physical vulnerability through the lens of online dating. The film uses contemporary social contexts but does not provide clear evidence of challenging traditional social structures. Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of digital intimacy and the 'stranger danger' cliché.

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Category Breakdown

Does Swiped to Death have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on online dating and the dangers associated with strangers. There is no clear indication of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.

How does Swiped to Death portray gender?

Fair

Olivia is the main character and may fit the 'final girl' cliché. It's unclear if the film challenges traditional gender roles or depicts men as incompetent.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Swiped to Death?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or setting. Therefore, there is no assessment of diversity or potential whitewashing.

How does Swiped to Death represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the blend of modern technology and the ancient succubus myth. It is unclear if this critique extends beyond a local warning about digital dangers.

Does Swiped to Death include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis and cast list do not mention any characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible.

Present on Screen

The film addresses modern social contexts such as cell phones and dating apps.
It uses recognizable mythological figures like the succubus to enhance horror.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks a complex, multi-layered approach to diversity.
There is no visible representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or disability-related identities.

Official Synopsis

Dating can be hell. When Olivia ‘swipes right’ on a handsome stranger, her world collides with some serious hidden danger.

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