HuluHide and Seek (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film functions primarily as a psychological thriller exploring individual trauma and mental illness, with its core conflict and resolution remaining apolitical and focused on personal horror rather than societal or ideological commentary.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative is a psychological thriller that does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Hide and Seek" offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through its central gay couple, Paul and James. Their relationship is explored with dignity, complexity, and agency, making their queer identity integral to the narrative. The film's empathetic stance affirms the worth of their love, even amidst dramatic and tragic plot developments.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hide and Seek (2005) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered, thus it does not contain any gender swaps.
Hide and Seek (2005) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the characters' races to compare against the on-screen portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
6.3
Critic Ratings
1.2
3.5
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