5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
C.H.U.D. (1984)
C.H.U.D. (1984)
Overview
A rash of bizarre murders in New York City seems to point to a group of grotesquely deformed vagrants living in the sewers. A courageous policeman, a photojournalist and his girlfriend, and a nutty bum, who seems to know a lot about the creatures, band together to try and determine what the creatures are and how to stop them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
A rash of bizarre murders in New York City seems to point to a group of grotesquely deformed vagrants living in the sewers. A courageous policeman, a photojournalist and his girlfriend, and a nutty bum, who seems to know a lot about the creatures, band together to try and determine what the creatures are and how to stop them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques government negligence leading to environmental disaster and a subsequent cover-up, disproportionately affecting the homeless population, which aligns with progressive environmental and social justice concerns.
The film features a predominantly white cast in its main roles, consistent with traditional casting practices. Its narrative primarily addresses themes of government corruption and environmental neglect, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes into its central plot.
Secondary
C.H.U.D. is a horror film primarily concerned with creature features and environmental commentary. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the movie's plot or character arcs, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
C.H.U.D. (1984) is a horror film centered on subterranean monsters. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in no depiction of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
C.H.U.D. (1984) is an original film and not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
C.H.U.D. (1984) is an original film with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.7
Critic Ratings
4.3
5.7
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