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Double Cross

Name: Double Cross
Director: George Erschbamer
Released: 2006
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2006

Director

George Erschbamer

Runtime

89 minutes

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Double Cross is a psychological thriller that revolves around a dark pact between two women. While the film avoids traditional portrayals of female subordination by giving its main characters significant power and criminal intent, the narrative remains focused on individual psychological struggles and domestic deception. The themes of blackmail and murder enhance the suspense but do not delve deeply into broader identity-based issues. Ultimately, the film serves as a character-driven drama that challenges conventional domestic norms without offering substantial multi-layered depth or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Cross have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Double Cross portray gender?

Fair

Women in the film hold powerful roles and take active control, which challenges the common stereotype of passive females. However, it is unclear if this fully undermines broader gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Cross?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting.

How does Double Cross represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie examines the corruption of marriage and the breakdown of families, focusing on moral ambiguity without addressing specific cultural or institutional issues.

Does Double Cross include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film gives female characters significant power and psychological strength.
The narrative challenges traditional stereotypes of passive and subordinate women.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks multi-layered complexity and broader social critique.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
The film does not provide information on racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Two women jokingly agree to kill each others' husbands. Then one really does and blackmails the other into killing her own.

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