6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Child's Play (1988)
Child's Play (1988)
Overview
An innocent-looking doll is inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who refuses to die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
An innocent-looking doll is inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who refuses to die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a supernatural horror premise involving a possessed doll, which inherently lacks a strong political valence. The narrative focuses on individual survival and the direct confrontation with an evil entity, rather than promoting any specific political ideology or societal critique.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is a straightforward horror story that does not engage with or critique traditional identities or incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Child's Play" (1988) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the horror premise of a killer doll and its impact on a young boy and his mother, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The 1988 horror film "Child's Play" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters, themes, or plot points. Its narrative is entirely focused on a supernatural slasher premise involving a killer doll. Therefore, the film has no impact, positive or negative, on the portrayal of transsexual individuals or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As the original film in the franchise, "Child's Play" (1988) introduces all its characters for the first time, establishing their canonical genders. There are no prior versions or source materials for these characters to be compared against for a gender swap.
As the inaugural film in the franchise, "Child's Play" (1988) introduced its characters for the first time, establishing their original portrayals. There was no prior canon or source material for these characters to be compared against, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.4
5.8
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