5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Scorpio Nights 2 (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Andrew is meticulous almost to the point of obsession. From the way he carries his clothes to the manner he delivers his Physics lectures, Andrew is methodical in everything he does. But his ordered existence is suddenly disrupted when one sexually adventurous student, Valerie, starts seducing him. Andrew gives in to the temptation, and soon, the two are caught in an explosive relationship that knows no bounds.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Andrew is meticulous almost to the point of obsession. From the way he carries his clothes to the manner he delivers his Physics lectures, Andrew is methodical in everything he does. But his ordered existence is suddenly disrupted when one sexually adventurous student, Valerie, starts seducing him. Andrew gives in to the temptation, and soon, the two are caught in an explosive relationship that knows no bounds.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores themes of forbidden desire, sexual obsession, and their destructive consequences through a thriller narrative. It remains neutral by focusing on universal human psychological and moral dilemmas rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a prescriptive societal solution.
The movie features a cast that is culturally appropriate to its Filipino setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores complex human desires and societal norms within that specific cultural context, focusing on character-driven conflicts rather than explicit critiques of broad traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a society where Christian (specifically Catholic) morality is ostensibly present but is consistently undermined by the characters' actions, which are driven by voyeurism, sexual obsession, and violence. Religious symbols or nominal adherence often serve as an ironic backdrop to the characters' moral failings and hypocrisy, rather than offering genuine guidance or redemption.
Scorpio Nights 2 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships, voyeurism, and the resulting psychological and physical conflicts, with no queer representation present.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Scorpio Nights 2 is a remake/reimagining of the 1985 film with new characters, rather than a direct sequel recasting established roles. No characters from the original film are portrayed with a different gender in this installment.
Scorpio Nights 2 is a Filipino film with Filipino characters, consistent with its predecessor and the cultural context. There is no evidence of any character being established as one race in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different race in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
4.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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