6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Horror • 1991 • 116 min • Adults (18+)
The Sect (1991)
The Sect (1991)
Overview
A spree of grisly murders is perpetrated in Frankfurt by a group of Satan worshippers. A lonely schoolteacher almost runs over an elderly man and takes him in, unbeknown to her the man has plans for her – plans that involve a permanent future with the Satanic cult.
Starring Cast
Kelly Curtis • Herbert Lom • Mariangela Giordano
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
A spree of grisly murders is perpetrated in Frankfurt by a group of Satan worshippers. A lonely schoolteacher almost runs over an elderly man and takes him in, unbeknown to her the man has plans for her – plans that involve a permanent future with the Satanic cult.
Starring Cast
Kelly Curtis • Herbert Lom • Mariangela Giordano
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film is a supernatural horror narrative focused on a satanic cult and an individual's struggle against an ancient evil. Its core subject matter and thematic exploration are primarily apolitical, adhering to genre conventions rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with its genre and origin. Its narrative centers on supernatural horror themes without incorporating explicit critiques of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film utilizes Christian eschatological concepts (Antichrist, demonic forces) as the foundation for its horror narrative, portraying the demonic cult as a malevolent force that actively seeks to subvert traditional religious morality. By depicting the cult's actions as unequivocally evil and terrifying, the film implicitly affirms the traditional understanding of good and condemns its antithesis.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The Sect" (1991) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a satanic cult, occult rituals, and a woman's entanglement with their plot to bring forth the Antichrist, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Sect' (1991) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. Its narrative focuses on a satanic cult and supernatural horror elements, with no relevant depictions.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Sect is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments to establish any character's gender before their portrayal in this film. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "The Sect" (1991) is an original horror production and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against. Therefore, no race swap has occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.0
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