4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Wraith (1986)
The Wraith (1986)
Overview
Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict resolves through individual, extra-legal vigilantism against a criminal gang, emphasizing personal responsibility and a lack of faith in institutional solutions, which aligns with right-leaning themes.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a revenge plot without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film "The Wraith" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual romance and a revenge plot, with no elements suggesting queer identity or related storylines.
The film 'The Wraith' (1986) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a supernatural revenge plot involving a mysterious driver and a street gang, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are primarily in supporting or romantic roles, and are not depicted as combatants.
The Wraith is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no pre-established gender to be swapped from.
The Wraith is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning none were previously established as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.4
Critic Ratings
3.3
3.9
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