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Death Watch (1980)

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Death Watch (1980)

Overview

In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis is a stark critique of media exploitation and the commodification of human suffering, explicitly promoting a progressive ideology that questions unchecked corporate power and the ethics of technology.

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting choices for its era. The narrative focuses on themes of media exploitation and voyeurism, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities based on race or gender.

Secondary

The film 'Death Watch, 1980' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a dying woman being secretly filmed for a reality show, exploring ethical dilemmas related to media and privacy, rather than queer identity or experiences.

The film "Death Watch, 1980" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a dying woman, a journalist secretly filming her, and the ethical implications of media exploitation in a future where death has been eradicated.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Death Watch" is an adaptation of David G. Compton's novel "The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe." A review of the main characters from the novel and their portrayals in the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.

The provided information does not include details about source material, previous adaptations, or historical figures for "Death Watch, 1980." Without this context, it's impossible to determine if any character's race deviates from an established baseline.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.5
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
7.9
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N/A

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