
Autopsy
2008

Representation Score
Limited
2008
RDirector
Marcel Sarmiento, Gadi Harel
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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Deadgirl is a provocative film that dismantles social and moral norms rather than promoting inclusivity. It uses nihilism and exploitation to challenge moral boundaries, stripping characters of their ability to act. While it provides a critical view of traditional institutions and capitalist greed, it fails to empower underrepresented identities. Instead, it uses vulnerability as a tool for horror and moral testing. The narrative structure aims to challenge established frameworks through decay rather than through diverse and progressive character development.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story revolves around male protagonists and a central female character who is a victim.
The film portrays a traditional hierarchy where the female protagonist has little control over her fate. She mainly serves as a passive figure in the story, experiencing trauma and influencing male characters' decisions.
The film lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity. The setting and characters are predominantly from a homogeneous social group facing economic hardship.
The story criticizes Western institutions such as the nuclear family and moral stability. It presents a bleak view of capitalism where economic desperation leads to the commodification of suffering.
Severe physical disabilities and bodily trauma play key roles in the plot. The portrayal emphasizes the exploitation of a vulnerable body rather than exploring the nuances of disability.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When high school misfits Rickie and JT decide to ditch school and find themselves lost in the crumbling facility of a nearby abandoned hospital, they come face-to-face with a gruesome discovery: a body of a woman stripped naked, chained to a table and covered in plastic and soon realize she is anything but dead. Quickly the boys find themselves embarking on a twisted yet poignant journey testing the limits of their friendship, and forces both to decide just how far they're willing to stretch their understanding of right and wrong.

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