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High Voltage

Name: High Voltage
Director: Alex Keledjian
Released: 2018
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2018

Director

Alex Keledjian

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

High Voltage reconfigures gendered power dynamics by centering a female protagonist with overwhelming ability to act. Rachel's transformation turns her into a figure of dominance rather than a traditional victim, challenging standard horror clichés. The film also offers a sharp critique of capitalist exploitation and the moral costs of fame. However, it lacks clarity regarding racial and LGBTQ+ inclusion, with no specific details on the cast's composition or queer themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does High Voltage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The narrative centers on the relationship between Rachel and her mother. There are no explicit queer themes or non-straight identities mentioned.

How does High Voltage portray gender?

Good

Rachel transitions from a victim to a powerful entity, exerting dominance over male characters through her supernatural electrical abilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High Voltage?

Minimal

The film provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the band or management. Information is insufficient to establish a diversity score.

How does High Voltage represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques capitalist pursuits of fame and industry exploitation. It explores moral relativism through the band's willingness to use lethal powers for success.

Does High Voltage include disability representation?

Fair

Rachel's post-lightning state serves as a metaphor for a non-normative physical condition. She maintains high ability to act while navigating her altered neurological and physical existence.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional gender hierarchies by granting the female lead supernatural dominance over men.
Provides a sharp critique of capitalist exploitation and the moral costs of fame.
Explores non-normative physical existence through a unique, actively leading character arc.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity within the band and management.
Provides no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or queer identities.
Fails to establish a clear framework for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

An emerging rock band, managed by industry vet Jimmy Kleen, strike a deal with record executive Rick Roland. Things take a sinister turn when the band's lead singer, Rachel, and her mother Barb are struck by lightning and killed. Rachel is brought back to life, but she is different than before. Lightning courses through her veins and she uses her new strange electrical powers to drain the life from men, turning it into electrifying stage performances, but just how far are the band willing to go to make it.

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