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Kissed

Name: Kissed
Director: Elwood Quincy Walker
Released: 2020
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Elwood Quincy Walker

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kissed is a minimalist horror short that emphasizes atmosphere and ritualistic actions over character development. The narrative focuses almost entirely on a coroner performing modifications on a corpse, leaving little room for exploring diverse identities. Due to its brevity, the film lacks the complexity needed to delve into multi-layered themes or social hierarchies. Instead, it focuses on the procedural and macabre elements of the morgue setting without addressing the identities of those involved. Overall, the film serves primarily as a singular, isolated character study. It does not actively engage with or challenge systemic power dynamics or cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kissed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It also does not explore relationships that assume everyone is straight.

How does Kissed portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a single professional role. Since the gender of the coroner and the subject is not specified, the film avoids reinforcing gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kissed?

Minimal

The cast includes actors of different races, but the story does not address racial composition. Race is not used as a thematic element.

How does Kissed represent religion and culture?

Fair

The morgue setting creates a clinical, macabre atmosphere. However, the film does not explicitly critique Western institutions or specific religious ideologies.

Does Kissed include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The documentation does not mention any representation of disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film creates a clear, focused atmosphere through its clinical morgue setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks character depth and exploration of diverse identities.
The short length of the film prevents meaningful engagement with social or cultural themes.

Official Synopsis

A coroner fixes up the new body in the morgue, and adds a few touches of his own.

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