Dead Man's Shoes

Anthony is neurodiverse and portrayed sympathetically. But he is also bullied as a result and needs protecting, which plays up to some stereotypes. Richard is possibly affected by post-traumatic stress, owing to his time in the army and other lived experiences. The cast lacks ethnic diversity and is predominantly male.

Threatening behavior and minor scuffles. Characters attempt to defend themselves with axes. Character floored with a punch. Bullying violence, including the threat of sexual violence. Character grabbed by their hair and threatened on multiple occasions. Fatal bloody injuries and dead bodies shown. Characters shot and stabbed to death. Blood spray. Improvised weapons include hammers, swords, and a crossbow. Asphyxiation. Dismemberment. Character killed with a single, graphic blow to the head. Characters neck placed in a noose. Attacks by multiple assailants. Character pressured to performed sexual acts.

Men objectify women, read pornographic magazine with nude images partially visible. References to group sex and other sexual acts. Characters shown in their underwear. Character strips from the waist down. A couple have sex while partially clothed. Male character sits on toilet, naked from the waist down. Character shown shirtless.

Language used includes "f---ing," "c--t," "bastard," "s--thole," "nob," "pikey," "arse," and "twat." Misogynistic terms such as "cow" and "slag" used to describe women. Insensitive impressions of neurodiverse people as well as the derogatory term "spastic."

Characters smoke cigarettes and drink socially, use and sell pills, marijuana, and powdered drugs. Characters unwittingly dosed with drugs. Scenes of disorientation and inebriation. Drug use played for humor in some scenes.