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Danger in the Dorm

Name: Danger in the Dorm
Director: Robin Hays
Released: 2024
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2024

TV-14

Director

Robin Hays

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Danger in the Dorm is a conventional crime mystery set on a college campus. The plot revolves around a protagonist seeking justice for a murdered friend, following well-established genre conventions. While the film features female characters in prominent roles, it does not provide enough detail to determine if these roles challenge societal norms. The narrative primarily focuses on solving the mystery rather than exploring multi-layered character development. Overall, the film adheres to mainstream industry standards without disrupting traditional power dynamics or providing diverse casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Danger in the Dorm have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It also does not address or question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Danger in the Dorm portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on female characters in key roles. However, it follows a traditional pattern where female characters are victims or investigators, without clearly challenging these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Danger in the Dorm?

Minimal

Character identities and the campus setting are not specified. There is no information regarding racial diversity or the presence of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Danger in the Dorm represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative sticks to typical crime genre conventions. It does not provide any specific cultural perspectives or critiques of institutions.

Does Danger in the Dorm include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters are described without mentioning any physical disabilities, neurodivergent traits, or mental health issues.

Present on Screen

The film highlights a central female protagonist in Kathleen.
It maintains a strong female presence through its focus on female victims and investigators.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks evidence of diverse casting or multi-layered character development.
The plot relies on traditional victim/investigator clichés without subverting gender roles.
There is no information about racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

After the murder of her childhood best friend and fellow classmate, Kathleen must catch a killer who's preying on young girls around campus.

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