2.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)
Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)
Overview
Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body, but then comes back as a ghost and convinces his loving young hot wife Kate to pick and kill a young man in order for Scott to possess his body and be with her again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
2.5
Overview
Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body, but then comes back as a ghost and convinces his loving young hot wife Kate to pick and kill a young man in order for Scott to possess his body and be with her again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative centers on a supernatural romantic comedy about a ghost trying to reunite physically with his wife, presenting an apolitical plot focused on personal desire and fantasy rather than societal or ideological issues.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for DEI purposes. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes, aligning with typical filmmaking practices of its release era.
Secondary
Ghosts Can't Do It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a deceased husband's ghost attempting to reunite with his wife, a narrative that does not intersect with queer identities or experiences.
The film "Ghosts Can't Do It" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a deceased husband's ghost attempting to find a body to inhabit to be with his wife, without any elements related to gender identity or transition.
The film is a romantic comedy with fantasy elements, focusing on a ghost's attempts to reconnect with his wife. It does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
This film is an original production and does not adapt pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus no gender swaps occurred.
This 1989 film is an original production and not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, no characters had a previously established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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2.7
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