Quarantine (2008)

Quarantine poster

Quarantine (2008)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes

Viewer Rating
5.7

Overview

A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film is a found-footage horror movie primarily focused on the immediate terror and survival within a quarantine zone, rather than offering a political critique or solution regarding government response, public health, or societal structures.

The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including a Black actor in a prominent supporting role, but these casting choices do not appear to be explicit DEI-driven recasts of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a horror scenario and does not critique or center on traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

The film "Quarantine" is a remake of the Spanish movie "[REC]". Several characters from the original, such as the resident Mari Carmen and Dr. Owen, are portrayed by actors of a different gender in this adaptation.

The film "Quarantine" is a remake of the Spanish film "[REC]". The character of the cameraman, who was portrayed as white in the original, is played by a Black actor in "Quarantine," constituting a race swap.

The film 'Quarantine' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on a found-footage horror scenario involving a mysterious viral outbreak in an apartment building, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.

The film 'Quarantine' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on a horror scenario involving a viral outbreak and the struggle for survival, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.0
The Movie Database logo
5.8

Critic Ratings

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5.6
Metacritic logo
5.3

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