7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, a serial killer preying on vulnerable women, and its resolution, emphasizing individual courage and self-preservation, are primarily apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast in all major roles, reflecting the industry norms of its era. The narrative focuses on a suspenseful thriller without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes into its central plot.
Secondary
The Spiral Staircase is a classic psychological thriller centered on a mute woman's struggle against a serial killer. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, focusing instead on suspense, gothic atmosphere, and the protagonist's vulnerability. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1946 film "The Spiral Staircase" is an adaptation of Ethel Lina White's 1942 novel "Some Must Watch." All major characters in the film maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The 1946 film "The Spiral Staircase" is an adaptation of the 1933 novel "Some Must Watch." All major characters in both the source material (by implication of setting and era) and the film are depicted as white, with no instances of a character's race being changed from an established baseline.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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