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Clean Break

Name: Clean Break
Director: Tricia Lee
Released: 2013
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2013

TV-MA

Director

Tricia Lee

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clean Break functions as a conventional thriller that adheres strictly to established genre archetypes. The narrative focuses on a singular, pathological relationship rather than exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film lacks documented representation across most categories, relying instead on a traditional framework of domestic horror. While the female lead plays a significant role in driving the story, it is channeled through a common cliché rather than a critique of social structures. Ultimately, the work presents a narrow view of human experience, prioritizing psychological tension over any meaningful disruption of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clean Break have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a relationship between Tracy and Scott, which is oriented toward straight relationships. There is no visible engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Clean Break portray gender?

Fair

Tracy drives the plot through violent action, but the film relies on the 'psycho girlfriend' cliché. The narrative focuses on individual pathology rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clean Break?

Limited

The identities of the four central characters remain unspecified. There is no documented evidence of intentional racial or ethnic diversity within the character descriptions.

How does Clean Break represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot prioritizes domestic instability and interpersonal tension. It lacks commentary on Western institutions, religion, or broader socio-political structures.

Does Clean Break include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters are identified as having visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Tracy, drives the plot through her actions.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on the 'psycho girlfriend' cliché rather than challenging gendered archetypes.
There is no visible engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The narrative lacks documented racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity.
The story does not address disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.

Official Synopsis

A psycho girlfriend, Tracy, moves in with her boyfriend Scott and his two roommates, Cam and Dan, only to start targeting them when they get in the way of her plans for the perfect relationship.

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