
Deadly Delusion
2018

Representation Score
Fair
2019
Director
Nadeem Soumah
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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He's Out to Get You is a psychological thriller that centers on a woman's struggle with trauma and memory. While it places mental health and neurodivergence at the center of the narrative, the story remains rooted in traditional storytelling structures. The film relies heavily on conventional clichés, such as the distressed female survivor and the loss of a nuclear family. This focus limits the potential for deeper multi-layered or identity-driven subversion. Ultimately, the work functions as a standard genre piece. It lacks explicit representation of diverse identities or systemic critiques, resulting in a narrative that feels largely conventional.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The story focuses on a traditional family setting, suggesting a narrative centered around conventional relationships.
Megan is a central female character who navigates trauma and investigation. While she plays a significant role in driving the story, the narrative relies on the traditional 'distressed woman' cliché following a family tragedy.
There is no indication of a non-white majority cast or race-bent casting. The story follows a standard thriller framework without explicit references to racial or ethnic complexity.
The story explores themes of memory and mental health within a localized mystery. It lacks clear institutional critiques, focusing instead on personal tragedy and subjective perception.
Mental health is a primary narrative driver, as the protagonist has spent four years in an institution. This provides visibility for neurodivergence, though it risks using 'madwoman' clichés.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Megan suffers a major tragedy when her son and husband are killed in a car crash. After four years in a mental health institution, she goes to stay with her brother in her hometown, to attempt to get her life back together. But once Megan arrives, her brother disappears. And now none of the townspeople remember him ever existing! Is Megan losing her mind, or is there something more nefarious at work here?

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