6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Human Lanterns (1982)
Human Lanterns (1982)
Overview
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a horror narrative focused on individual madness, revenge, and extreme violence, with its central conflict and resolution lacking any inherent political valence or broader ideological commentary.
The film's casting reflects its Hong Kong origin, featuring an East Asian ensemble without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with other demographics. The narrative focuses on its genre elements, offering no explicit critique of traditional identities or incorporating modern diversity and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film "Human Lanterns" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on martial arts rivalry, revenge, and horror elements, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or relationships.
Human Lanterns (1982) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a horror plot involving a killer who skins women to create lanterns, driven by rivalry and obsession. Consequently, there is no depiction to evaluate regarding transgender identity.
The film features female characters primarily in roles as victims or love interests. There are no scenes depicting a female character engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film "Human Lanterns" is an adaptation of a novel by Gu Long. A review of the main characters and plot indicates that the film maintains the established genders of its source material characters, with no instances of gender swapping.
All characters in "Human Lanterns" are original creations for this 1982 film. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.1
Critic Ratings
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