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Deadlocked

Deadlocked

2020

NR

Director

Josh Bailey

Runtime

79 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

When a zombie virus breaks out, one ragtag group of elevator passengers must band together for a fighting chance of survival against an infected rider and the clever horde that awaits them outside.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.1/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit confirmation of LGBTQ+ characters or romantic pairings. While the ragtag ensemble trope often allows for non-traditional dynamics, there is no on-screen evidence of non-cisnormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

The ensemble features several female performers, including Sophie Giberson and Sydney Langford. These characters likely navigate the tension between traditional vulnerability and the necessity of agency within the survival horror framework.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The cast list suggests a diverse ensemble, which supports the film's ragtag social microcosm. However, it remains unclear if characters of color are granted significant agency or serve as mere plot devices.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The narrative explores systemic collapse by placing characters in a world where Western institutions have failed. This framework mirrors the struggle of the individual against a failing societal structure.

Disability Representation

Limited

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. In this genre, physical impairment is often used as a high-stakes plot device that can marginalize certain characters.

Strengths

  • The 'ragtag group' setting provides a structural opportunity to challenge social hierarchies.
  • The ensemble cast includes several female performers, suggesting a degree of gendered conflict.
  • The claustrophobic setting serves as an effective microcosm for societal breakdown.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities.
  • There is no documented representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
  • It is unclear if characters of color are granted agency beyond being part of the ensemble.

AI Analysis

Deadlocked functions as a standard survival horror exercise. The claustrophobic elevator setting creates a microcosm that inherently disrupts social hierarchies, offering a structural opportunity to challenge traditional power dynamics during a zombie apocalypse. While the ensemble cast provides a foundation for moderate inclusion, the film appears more focused on genre tropes than intentional narrative subversion. The production leans on the 'ragtag group' archetype rather than deep, character-driven intersectional storytelling. Ultimately, the film sits in a middle ground. It utilizes a diverse cast to facilitate a survival narrative, but lacks the specific evidence needed to confirm meaningful representation of marginalized identities.

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