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Dead by Midnight (11PM Central)

Name: Dead by Midnight (11PM Central)
Director: Torey Haas, Eric Davis, Tony Reames, Jason Holloway, Anissa Matlock
Released: 2018
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2018

Director

Torey Haas, Eric Davis, Tony Reames, Jason Holloway, Anissa Matlock

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dead by Midnight offers a fresh perspective on the horror genre by centering a professional female protagonist. By positioning Candice Spelling as a proactive problem-solver, the film avoids the typical 'final girl' clichés that often define the genre. The creative leadership, featuring a collaborative directorial team including Anissa Matlock, suggests a move toward more inclusive storytelling. This diverse directorial presence helps steer the film away from the monolithic perspectives common in traditional studio horror. While the film excels in gendered ability to act, it lacks specific data regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation. The overall approach is moderately diverse.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dead by Midnight (11PM Central) have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The plot focuses on a supernatural threat rather than exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Dead by Midnight (11PM Central) portray gender?

Good

Candice Spelling challenges traditional horror roles by being a professional problem solver rather than a passive survivor. The story highlights female competence and active problem-solving in a high-stakes environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dead by Midnight (11PM Central)?

Fair

The directorial team includes diverse voices like Anissa Matlock, indicating a move away from homogeneous horror norms. However, the specific racial makeup of the WKIZ staff is not detailed.

How does Dead by Midnight (11PM Central) represent religion and culture?

Fair

The meta-narrative explores themes of media manipulation and systemic control through the character of Mistress of Midnight. It remains a standard genre exploration without explicit anti-institutional sentiment.

Does Dead by Midnight (11PM Central) include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the available production details.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional horror clichés by centering a female protagonist with professional ability to act.
Features a diverse directorial team that suggests a decentralized and inclusive creative process.
Uses a meta-narrative framework to explore themes of media influence and systemic control.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or evidence regarding LGBTQ+ identities and orientations.
Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the narrative.
Does not offer specific details regarding the racial and ethnic diversity of the cast.

Official Synopsis

It's Halloween at WKIZ when the malicious Mistress of Midnight arrives to host her annual horror movie marathon 'Dead by Midnight'. When the WKIZ staff begins disappearing only to turn up in the increasingly darker films, it's up to line producer Candice Spelling to stop the Mistress of Midnight before her final and most diabolical film goes to air.

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