4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adventure, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction • 1999 • 89 min • Teen (13+)
Komodo (1999)
Komodo (1999)
Overview
During the 70's, some Komodo Dragon eggs were dumped on an North Carolina island. Somehow, the baby Komodos survived, and twenty years later they have grown up and taken over the island for themselves. Young Patrick has lost his parents and his dog to the lizards, but didn't see them himself, which has left him traumatized. Now, with his therapist Victoria, they return to confront his fears.
Starring Cast
Jill Hennessy • Billy Burke • Kevin Zegers
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.7
Overview
During the 70's, some Komodo Dragon eggs were dumped on an North Carolina island. Somehow, the baby Komodos survived, and twenty years later they have grown up and taken over the island for themselves. Young Patrick has lost his parents and his dog to the lizards, but didn't see them himself, which has left him traumatized. Now, with his therapist Victoria, they return to confront his fears.
Starring Cast
Jill Hennessy • Billy Burke • Kevin Zegers
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central conflict focuses on human survival against a natural predator on an isolated island, a theme that is inherently apolitical and does not promote or critique any specific political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a creature-feature plot, not incorporating significant DEI themes or critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Komodo' is a creature feature focused on survival horror. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points within the narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements to evaluate.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Komodo (1999) is a creature feature horror film centered on survival against giant lizards. The movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film focuses on human characters attempting to survive attacks from giant Komodo dragons. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Komodo (1999) is an original creature feature film. It does not adapt pre-existing source material, feature historical figures, or reboot an established ensemble. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical genders to be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Komodo (1999) is an original creature feature film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, thus there are no established characters from prior canon or history whose race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.2
5.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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