6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bad Influence (1990)
Bad Influence (1990)
Overview
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of moral corruption and psychological manipulation through an individual's downfall, emphasizing personal responsibility and the consequences of succumbing to negative influences rather than critiquing broader societal structures.
The 1990 film 'Bad Influence' features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative, a psychological thriller, does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Bad Influence" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a destructive friendship between two heterosexual men, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Bad Influence, 1990' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a psychological thriller involving manipulation and crime, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bad Influence (1990) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie and therefore have no prior established gender from source material or history to be swapped.
Bad Influence (1990) is an original film, not an adaptation of prior source material or a historical account. The characters were created for this specific production, meaning there was no pre-established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.0
Critic Ratings
6.5
6.3
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