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Deadly Detention

Name: Deadly Detention
Director: Blair Hayes
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Blair Hayes

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Deadly Detention is a traditional horror-comedy that emphasizes genre clichés over complex character development. It relies on well-known archetypes common to the slasher subgenre, which often favor predictable social roles. Since the film centers on typical teen clichés, it lacks the depth and complexity found in more inclusive media. The focus remains on the survival scenario rather than identity-driven storytelling. Overall, the work adheres to conventional social hierarchies and casting patterns.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deadly Detention have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show any characters with non-binary gender identities. It also does not challenge the idea that everyone is assumed to be straight.

How does Deadly Detention portray gender?

Fair

The story follows typical roles for teens, like jocks and cheerleaders. These roles often reinforce traditional gender expectations rather than challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deadly Detention?

Fair

The racial makeup of the cast is not specified. The film seems to follow typical casting practices for mid-budget genre films.

How does Deadly Detention represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is set within a standard Western high school environment. It focuses on traditional social structures like detention rather than critiquing cultural norms.

Does Deadly Detention include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established horror-comedy genre conventions.
The typical teen characters provide a recognizable framework for the slasher subgenre.

Limited or Absent

Relying on traditional gender and social roles limits character depth.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ and diverse cultural identities.
The narrative does not give enough power to characters to challenge standard social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Five archetypal teens serving detention find themselves in a life or death situation.

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