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Wake the Dead
2017
TV-MADirector
Michael Luceri
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
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A college student called Victor wants to reverse death.
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Overall Score
1.0/10
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. There are no narratives present that address or subvert heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on a single male protagonist, Victor. There is no visible evidence of female agency or the deconstruction of traditional masculine leadership roles.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The production offers no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No non-white ensembles or race-bent casting are indicated.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The premise explores the boundaries of mortality through scientific or occult intervention. This suggests a potential challenge to traditional religious views on the afterlife.
Disability Representation
There is no indication of neurodivergent characters or physical disabilities. The narrative does not portray mental health conditions with agency.
Strengths
- The central premise offers a thematic departure from conventional religious frameworks by exploring scientific transcendence.
Areas for Improvement
- The film lacks representation of diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and racial backgrounds.
- There is a notable absence of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
- The narrative focus is limited to a single male protagonist, lacking gender diversity.
AI Analysis
Wake the Dead is a horror film centered on a college student named Victor and his quest to reverse death. The narrative appears highly narrow, focusing almost exclusively on a singular male perspective without broader social or identity-based layers. While the film lacks intersectional casting or diverse character archetypes, it finds its only thematic depth in its potential critique of spiritual dogma. By prioritizing scientific or occult pursuits over established religious frameworks, the film touches on secularism and subjective morality. Ultimately, the film functions as a character study of a lone protagonist, leaving little room for the representation of varied gender, race, or disability.
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