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Death House

Name: Death House
Director: B. Harrison Smith
Released: 2018
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2018

Director

B. Harrison Smith

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Death House primarily functions as a homage to classic horror films. Its narrative structure emphasizes the use of well-known horror elements and established plot devices. While it features a strong female protagonist, Agent Toria Boon, the overall story remains firmly within traditional thriller frameworks. The film does not aim to challenge social, racial, or gender norms. Instead, it focuses on supernatural horror and crime themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Death House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It focuses on survival and law enforcement scenarios.

How does Death House portray gender?

Fair

Agent Toria Boon is a strong female lead who drives the main plot. However, the story also relies heavily on traditional masculine roles within the prison environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Death House?

Limited

The plot uses racial tension through a neo-Nazi criminal character. It does not prioritize diverse representation or break away from typical casting choices.

How does Death House represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes of institutional corruption and human experimentation are central to the plot. These elements serve genre needs rather than critiquing societal norms.

Does Death House include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with disabilities who have significant roles. Any physical or mental differences are used more as horror elements rather than detailed character studies.

Present on Screen

Offers a strong central role to a female protagonist, Agent Toria Boon.
Includes a cast of recognizable horror genre icons.

Limited or Absent

Could include more LGBTQ+ characters and stories about non-cisgender identities.
Needs more nuanced representation of neurodivergence and physical disabilities.
Uses racial tension as a plot device without providing diverse representation.

Official Synopsis

During an exclusive tour, a power breakdown inside a secret prison known as the Death House sends two agents fighting through a labyrinth of horrors while being pursued by a ruthless army of roaming inmates. As they fight to escape, the agents push toward the lowest depths of the facility where they learn a supernatural group of evil beings is their only chance for survival.

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