Google PlayMurder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Pamela Smart knows exactly what she wants and is willing to do anything to get it. She is fed up with teaching, and her marriage offers little excitement. Looking for a way out she applies for a job at a local TV station. When her dreams of fame are dashed by rejection, she seduces 15-year-old Billy, one of her students. Pam challenges Billy to prove his love for her by getting rid of her husband. The stakes heat up with a huge insurance policy on her husband's life.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Pamela Smart knows exactly what she wants and is willing to do anything to get it. She is fed up with teaching, and her marriage offers little excitement. Looking for a way out she applies for a job at a local TV station. When her dreams of fame are dashed by rejection, she seduces 15-year-old Billy, one of her students. Pam challenges Billy to prove his love for her by getting rid of her husband. The stakes heat up with a huge insurance policy on her husband's life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a dramatization of a real-life murder case, focusing on the crime, the investigation, and the legal proceedings. Its narrative primarily serves to recount the events of a sensational true crime story, rather than explicitly promoting any specific political ideology or social critique.
The movie, a true crime adaptation from 1993, features casting that aligns with the real-life demographics of the individuals involved, without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the crime and individual actions, rather than offering a broader critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film focuses on the true crime story of Pamela Smart and the murder of her husband. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction of queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a true-crime drama based on the real-life Pamela Smart murder case. There is no evidence or historical record to suggest that any real historical figures involved in the case were portrayed by actors of a different gender in the movie.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life Pamela Smart murder case. All major historical figures depicted, including Pamela Smart and the key individuals involved in the case, were white and are portrayed by white actors in the film. There are no instances of a character's established race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.1
Critic Ratings
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