The Lazarus Effect (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.5

Overview

*** SPOILER ALERT *** THE LAZARUS EFFECT follows a group of researchers led by Frank and his fiancé Zoe who've achieved the unimaginable - bringing the dead back to life. After a successful, yet unsanctioned, trial on a ...

Starring Cast

Olivia Wilde • Mark Duplass • Evan Peters

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Olivia Wilde • Mark Duplass • Evan Peters

Where to watch

Prime Video

Hulu

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film explores the classic sci-fi/horror trope of scientific ambition leading to disaster, focusing on the ethical implications of reanimation without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its core subject matter is largely apolitical, making it a neutral film.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity within its cast, including a Black actor in a prominent role, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative primarily focuses on its horror and scientific themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without strong DEI critiques.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Lazarus Effect does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers entirely on scientific experimentation and its horror consequences, with no incorporation of queer identities or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Lazarus Effect is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no pre-established canonical gender to be swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Lazarus Effect is an original film with no prior source material or established characters. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no baseline for a race swap to occur.