7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Drama • 1963 • 86 min • All Ages
The Raven (1963)
The Raven (1963)
Overview
A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.
Starring Cast
Vincent Price • Peter Lorre • Boris Karloff
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.
Starring Cast
Vincent Price • Peter Lorre • Boris Karloff
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central subject matter, a fantastical rivalry between magicians, is inherently apolitical, focusing on personal grievances and magical duels rather than societal or ideological issues.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative focuses on a comedic horror plot without incorporating themes or critiques related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The Raven (1963) is a horror-comedy film centered on the magical rivalry between Dr. Craven and Dr. Bedlo. The narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in a net impact of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Raven' (1963) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot revolves around a comedic gothic horror story of sorcerers, magic, and rivalry, with no elements related to transgender identity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a horror comedy loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's poem, featuring original characters or characters whose gender aligns with any source material. No established character's gender was changed for this adaptation.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 1963 film "The Raven" is a loose adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's poem, introducing new characters and a distinct plot. The poem itself does not specify the race of its few human characters, and the film's characters are original creations or re-interpretations without established racial baselines from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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