Apple TVThe Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While the monster's origin in atomic testing carries a subtle warning about the dangers of unchecked technology, the film's primary focus is on the apolitical theme of humanity's survival against a destructive force, with a pragmatic military and scientific solution, resulting in a neutral political stance.
This 1953 monster film features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its time, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative centers on traditional male protagonists, portraying them in a heroic light without any critique of traditional identities or explicit inclusion of DEI themes.
Secondary
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, a 1953 monster film, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on scientific investigation and military efforts to combat a giant dinosaur, with no subplots or character arcs related to queer identity. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) is an original monster film that introduces its own cast of characters. There are no pre-existing, canonically established characters from prior source material or history whose gender was altered for this adaptation.
The film is an original monster movie from 1953, loosely based on a short story. Its characters were not previously established as a specific race in any prior canon or historical record, nor is it a reboot of existing characters. No race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.5
Critic Ratings
9.1
N/A
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