Apple TVHouse of Dark Shadows (1970)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a gothic horror story centered on a vampire's struggle with his curse and obsessive love. Its themes are primarily supernatural, romantic, and psychological, lacking any explicit promotion or critique of political ideologies, thus aligning it as neutral.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its 1970 release and gothic horror genre, without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on classic horror themes and does not include explicit critiques of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian symbols, particularly the cross, as potent and effective defenses against the supernatural evil of vampirism. Themes of damnation and the struggle for a soul are also framed within a broadly Christian understanding of good and evil, affirming its spiritual relevance within the narrative.
The film "House of Dark Shadows" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on gothic horror, vampirism, and heterosexual romance, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "House of Dark Shadows" is a direct adaptation of the "Dark Shadows" television series. All major characters, such as Barnabas Collins, Dr. Julia Hoffman, and Maggie Evans, retain the same established genders from the original source material.
This film is a direct adaptation of the "Dark Shadows" television series, largely featuring the original cast or actors of the same race for established characters. No major character's race was altered from their prior canonical or widely established portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.3
N/A
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