5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
Overview
Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister Collector is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where — with the help of its residents — he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister Collector is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where — with the help of its residents — he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around an apolitical battle between good and evil, with its solution emphasizing individual heroism and the preservation of humanity against a supernatural threat, rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including a prominent role for a Black actress. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center around an explicit critique of them, focusing instead on its horror-comedy plot.
Secondary
The film's core mythology centers on the 'blood of Christ' as a powerful, holy relic capable of defeating demonic forces. The narrative consistently affirms its efficacy and the righteousness of its protector, Brayker, in a clear good-versus-evil framework.
The film 'Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a supernatural horror plot, and all character portrayals and relationships are presented as heterosexual or without specific sexual orientation, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ depiction.
Based on available information, 'Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight' does not appear to feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, as no depiction is present within the film's narrative or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features original characters created for this installment, not adaptations of pre-existing characters with established genders from source material. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film 'Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight' features original characters created for this specific movie adaptation, not pre-existing characters with established races from the comic book source material. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
4.5
4.8
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