In the sleepy town of Centerville, the lives of a number of interconnected characters are disrupted by the undead.
In the sleepy town of Centerville, the lives of a number of interconnected characters are disrupted by the undead.
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its central conflict, which attributes the zombie apocalypse to environmental destruction caused by "polar fracking," and its satirical critique of consumerism and societal apathy in the face of existential threats.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, though without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily offers a satirical commentary on broader societal issues like consumerism and environmentalism, rather than focusing on explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. A character's use of a homophobic slur serves to illustrate his bigotry, but the narrative does not otherwise depict or engage with LGBTQ+ identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Dead Don't Die is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Dead Don't Die is an original film by Jim Jarmusch, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus lacking any prior established race to be altered.
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