On the Jump (1918)

In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.

The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart. 

“There’s always something you can do…to make people feel like they’re welcome”

I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.

Our protagonists perform as the opposite gender while still preserving the parts of their personalities that makes themselves who they are.