PhiloJail Bait (1954)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.5
Overview
Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed holdup, and when things start to go wrong Gregor accidentally kills a night watchman. Fearing that Gregor plans to turn himself in, Brady kills him and blackmails Dr. Gregor into giving him a new face.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed holdup, and when things start to go wrong Gregor accidentally kills a night watchman. Fearing that Gregor plans to turn himself in, Brady kills him and blackmails Dr. Gregor into giving him a new face.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the individual consequences of crime and moral failings, presenting a sensationalist narrative without advocating for specific political solutions or offering systemic critiques. Its themes of individual responsibility and the inevitable downfall of criminals do not explicitly align with either progressive or conservative ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
This 1950s crime drama features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the traditional casting norms of its era without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on its crime and identity themes, and does not include explicit critiques or negative portrayals of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Jail Bait" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot primarily focuses on crime, plastic surgery, and a detective's investigation, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Jail Bait (1954) is an original film by Edward D. Wood Jr., not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
Jail Bait (1954) is an original film by Edward D. Wood Jr. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.7
3.8
Critic Ratings
2.9
N/A
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