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Deadly Secrets

Name: Deadly Secrets
Director: Jessica Harmon
Released: 2022
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Jessica Harmon

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Deadly Secrets functions as a traditional crime thriller that prioritizes suspense over challenging social norms. Its primary strength lies in its focus on female-led ability to act, placing women at the center of the plot's decision-making and survival arcs. However, the film remains tied to traditional masculine stereotypes, such as the 'bad-boy' archetype, and lacks any meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The narrative focuses on individual survival without exploring systemic or multi-layered issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deadly Secrets have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. The central romantic and maternal relationships are based on traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Deadly Secrets portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes the ability to act of female characters, driven by the decisions and survival instincts of Jade and Frida. However, the inclusion of a 'bad-boy' archetype relies on traditional masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deadly Secrets?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters, making it impossible to assess ethnic representation.

How does Deadly Secrets represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores situational morality through characters using crime to resolve financial pressures. While it examines survivalist ethics, it does not offer a broader critique of social institutions.

Does Deadly Secrets include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not feature individuals with chronic health conditions or neurodivergent traits.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on women's ability to drive the story and survival.
The plot delves into moral relativism and situational ethics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.
The reliance on traditional masculine stereotypes limits gender subversion.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity in the character descriptions.

Official Synopsis

Star student Jade and her mother Frida, a crime author, have a great relationship. But when she discovers Frida’s secret financial problems, Jade joins her bad-boy crush Rick in a series of high-profile burglaries that net enough cash to pay off Frida’s debts. However when she tries to quit the criminal world, Rick’s gang have other ideas – and now both Jade and Frida must fight for their very lives.

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