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Daft State

Name: Daft State
Director: Chad Bishoff
Released: 2024
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2024

18+

Director

Chad Bishoff

Runtime

83 minutes

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Daft State is a psychological thriller that builds tension by breaking down the traditional family structure. It moves away from restorative storytelling, focusing instead on the cynical fragmentation of a domestic unit. The film stands out by presenting female characters as destabilizing forces, which challenges traditional nurturing roles. However, the lack of LGBTQ+ and racial representation limits the overall score. Additionally, the handling of mental health themes is ambiguous, potentially relying on psychological distress as a mere vehicle for thriller clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daft State have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives in the film. The story does not include any queer themes or non-straight identities.

How does Daft State portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play a key role in destabilizing the protagonist’s psyche. This challenges the nurturing female stereotype by showing women's ability to drive the story as a disruptive force.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daft State?

Minimal

The film does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse casting.

How does Daft State represent religion and culture?

Good

The story breaks down the traditional Western nuclear family. It presents the family unit as a source of trauma and psychological damage, challenging the idealized domestic stability.

Does Daft State include disability representation?

Fair

The plot focuses on mental health and the loss of sanity. It is unclear whether the psychological instability is shown with genuine ability to act or as a horror cliché.

Present on Screen

Presents female characters as disruptive forces, challenging traditional nurturing roles.
Breaks down the traditional Western nuclear family through a cynical lens of domestic trauma.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Does not provide information about the racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Mental health themes are unclear about whether they offer genuine ability to act or rely on familiar horror clichés.

Official Synopsis

The film charts the mysterious psychological destruction of Easton, who is driven to the edge of sanity, and possible self-harm, by those that love him most—his wife and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play in his addled psyche?

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