6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Possum (2018)
Possum (2018)
Overview
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a psychological horror that delves into the profound impact of childhood trauma and abuse on an individual's psyche, without presenting any discernible political solutions or critiques, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on psychological horror and personal trauma, without explicitly critiquing or centering on traditional identities or broader DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Possum" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the protagonist's psychological distress and past trauma, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Currently, there is not enough information available to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters and themes in 'Possum, 2018'. Without plot details or character descriptions, an evaluation of the film's net impact on transgender representation cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Possum (2018) is an adaptation of a short story by its director, Matthew Holness. The film's main characters, Philip and Maurice, maintain the same genders as established in the original source material. There is no evidence of any character being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or established depiction.
Possum (2018) is an adaptation of a short story by its director, Matthew Holness. There is no widely established prior canon or historical record indicating that any character's race in the source material differed from their portrayal in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.2
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8.8
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