5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Spiderhead (2022)
Spiderhead (2022)
Overview
A prisoner in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the purpose of the emotion-controlling drugs he's testing for a pharmaceutical genius.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.1
Overview
A prisoner in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the purpose of the emotion-controlling drugs he's testing for a pharmaceutical genius.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the unethical manipulation of human beings by a powerful scientific corporation, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of individual autonomy, which aligns with left-leaning concerns about corporate accountability and human rights.
The movie features a visibly diverse main cast, including a prominent Black actress in a leading role. While a white male character serves as the primary antagonist, the narrative's focus is on ethical dilemmas and human behavior rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Spiderhead does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and the ethical implications of experimental drug trials, resulting in no depiction of queer identity within the film's storyline.
The film 'Spiderhead' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or related themes, as the story focuses on other subject matters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Spiderhead" is an adaptation of George Saunders' short story "Escape from Spiderhead." A review of the main characters from the source material and their portrayals in the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The film 'Spiderhead' is an adaptation of a short story where the races of the main characters, including Lizzy, were not explicitly specified or visually depicted in the source material. Therefore, the casting choices do not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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