3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Talisman (1998)
Talisman (1998)
Overview
As the millenium draws near, an evil being awakens. Fused to an ancient Talisman for centuries -- Theriel, the Black Angel is summoned from his resting place to usher in the end of the world. The ghastly messenger must claim seven human sacrifices to complete the ritual and open the gates of Hell. A teenage boy and girl have been chosen to assist the angel in its deadly mission, yet they alone are the world's only hope for salvation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.6
Overview
As the millenium draws near, an evil being awakens. Fused to an ancient Talisman for centuries -- Theriel, the Black Angel is summoned from his resting place to usher in the end of the world. The ghastly messenger must claim seven human sacrifices to complete the ritual and open the gates of Hell. A teenage boy and girl have been chosen to assist the angel in its deadly mission, yet they alone are the world's only hope for salvation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around generic supernatural horror tropes, focusing on individual peril and survival against a demonic entity. Its narrative is driven by genre conventions rather than explicit political commentary, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features primarily traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Christian symbols and prayers as having protective power against the supernatural evil, aligning them with the forces of good in the narrative.
The film "Talisman" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a supernatural horror story involving a woman and a demon, with no elements related to gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Talisman" (1998) features original characters not based on prior established canon or historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist whose gender could have been swapped from a pre-existing source.
The film "Talisman" (1998) is an original production and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters. Therefore, no characters in the film could have been canonically or historically established as a different race prior to this movie's release.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
3.7
3.5
Critic Ratings
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