6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973)
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973)
Overview
A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a supernatural horror story focused on a woman's terror and isolation, with its core conflict and narrative resolution being apolitical in nature, offering no clear ideological problem or solution.
The film features a cast consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, without evident intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative does not appear to critically portray traditional identities or explicitly focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' (1973) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a woman who discovers small, malevolent creatures in her new home, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Based on available information, the film "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, 1973" does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The plot centers on a woman encountering malevolent creatures in an old house, with no narrative elements suggesting a portrayal of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1973 TV movie does not have documented source material or prior adaptations with established character genders. Therefore, no characters are identified as having undergone a gender swap from a pre-existing canon.
This 1973 film is an original made-for-television movie, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.0
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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