Apple TVThe Fan (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A record store clerk is an obsessed fan of an actress of stage and screen. However, when faced with rejection, the fan strikes out in increasingly violent ways.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around individual psychological pathology and obsessive fandom, which are explored without a discernible political agenda or ideological framework. Its narrative focuses on personal survival and suspense rather than societal critiques or political solutions.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on individual psychological drama rather than critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Fan' (1981) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a psychological thriller between a celebrity and her stalker, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1981 film "The Fan" is an adaptation of Bob Randall's 1977 novel. All primary and significant characters, including Sally Ross and Douglas Breen, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The 1981 film "The Fan" is an adaptation of Bob Randall's 1977 novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals in the film compared to their descriptions in the source material reveals no instances where a character's established race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.8
Critic Ratings
3.3
N/A
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