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Dead Body

Name: Dead Body
Director: Bobbin Ramsey
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Bobbin Ramsey

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dead Body operates as a traditional slasher or whodunit, prioritizing plot momentum and suspense over social deconstruction. The narrative follows conventional horror clichés, focusing on interpersonal friction within a peer group rather than challenging systemic power structures. The film lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, appearing to default to a homogeneous group of characters. This focus on a survivalist mystery leaves little room for nuanced portrayals of diverse identities or complex social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dead Body have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on interpersonal conflicts and infidelity among the group. There is no explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of the characters.

How does Dead Body portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a group of peers navigating a crisis and shifting power dynamics. However, it lacks specific character arcs that highlight women's ability to drive the story or competence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dead Body?

Limited

The narrative describes a homogeneous group of nine high school graduates. There is no mention of diverse casting or intentional ethnic blending within the group.

How does Dead Body represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores themes of post-adolescent transition and social breakdown. It functions as a survivalist mystery rather than a critique of specific cultural or religious institutions.

Does Dead Body include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative focus is centered on physical survival. There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film explores the fragile nature of social cohesion during a period of transition.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the group.
The story provides no visible or invisible disability representation.
The film does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Nine high school kids celebrate graduation at a secluded home in the wilderness. They fight, philander, and feel nostalgic as they embark on a life away from home, in college. Once the party dies down they play a game: Dead Body. But when one party-goer takes the game too far, actually murdering the other guests one by one, it's up to the group to set aside their tensions, and ferret out the murderer before it's too late.

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