6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Horror, Crime, Thriller • 2018 • 152 min • Adults (18+)
The House That Jack Built (2018)
The House That Jack Built (2018)
Overview
Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years.
Starring Cast
Matt Dillon • Bruno Ganz • Uma Thurman
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years.
Starring Cast
Matt Dillon • Bruno Ganz • Uma Thurman
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film explores the nature of evil and art through a serial killer's perspective, focusing on individual psychology and existential consequences rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures, thus aligning with a neutral stance.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative, while focusing on a white male villain, does not frame this portrayal as a critique of traditional identities from a diversity, equity, and inclusion standpoint.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film extensively uses Christian eschatology, iconography, and the concept of divine judgment as the literal framework for the protagonist Jack's journey and ultimate damnation. The narrative's depiction of a structured hell and ultimate punishment for sin aligns with core Christian theological concepts of justice.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The House That Jack Built" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a serial killer's journey and his philosophical discussions, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The House That Jack Built" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, leading to a classification of N/A for its net impact.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The House That Jack Built is an original film by Lars von Trier, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters are new creations for this specific film, thus there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The House That Jack Built is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior established canon or historical record for their race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
5.9
4.2
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