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Delirium

Name: Delirium
Director: Johnny Martin
Released: 2018
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2018

TV-MA

Director

Johnny Martin

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Delirium sticks closely to traditional horror-thriller formulas. The narrative emphasizes suspense and supernatural fear over social identity or overlapping aspects of diversity. The film centers on a group of young men performing a dare, reinforcing conventional masculine dynamics. It does not challenge these dynamics or offer progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Delirium have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or individuals whose gender does not match their assigned sex at birth. The story focuses on a group of young men without addressing assumptions about everyone being straight or cisgender.

How does Delirium portray gender?

Limited

The plot centers on male protagonists and traditional masculine roles such as the daredevil. Female characters play minor roles and do not have significant control over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Delirium?

Limited

The cast's racial and ethnic makeup is not detailed. The film follows typical genre ensemble patterns without specifying any diversity.

How does Delirium represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses Western Gothic clichés like haunted houses and urban legends. It does not explore narratives that challenge established cultural or secular institutions.

Does Delirium include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film effectively builds tension using well-known horror clichés like haunted houses and urban legends.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities, especially regarding gender, race, and LGBTQ+ representation.
The story relies on traditional masculine roles rather than exploring a wider range of character influence.
There is a lack of cultural depth beyond standard Western Gothic storytelling frameworks.

Official Synopsis

A group of young men dare a classmate to reach the porch of a legendary old house, said to be haunted by the thirteen victims of a family massacre. In hopes of making a viral video they arm him with a video camera to prove he was there or to capture him fleeing in terror before even reaching the house, as others have. When he doesn't return, the guys must go in to get him. Inside they discover the truth about the house, the fate of their friend and their own fate as well.

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