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Drama, Horror, Mystery  •  2016  •  80 min

They Look Like People (2016)

They Look Like People poster

They Look Like People (2016)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.1

Overview

Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian.

Starring Cast

MacLeod Andrews  •   Evan Dumouchel  •   Margaret Ying Drake

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film explores the deeply personal struggle with severe mental illness and paranoia, emphasizing the critical role of human connection and empathy in confronting internal demons. Its narrative remains focused on individual psychological and interpersonal dynamics, devoid of explicit political commentary or ideological advocacy.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity within its cast, including an Asian female in a significant role, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral framing of traditional identities, focusing on psychological themes rather than critiquing identity.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: Medium

The film features a strong, emotionally complex bond between two male leads, which many viewers interpret as having queer undertones. This relationship is portrayed with dignity and empathy, serving as a central pillar of support amidst one character's psychological struggles. While not explicitly stated, the narrative's focus on deep connection and otherness resonates positively with queer readings.

Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: Low

The film portrays a deep, supportive, chosen-family bond between two male friends as the central source of stability and care, with traditional family structures largely absent or ineffective in the narrative.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'They Look Like People' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a man's struggle with paranoia and his relationships with cisgender friends, with no elements pertaining to transsexual identity or experiences.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "They Look Like People" is an original story with no prior source material, historical figures, or established legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning none could have been previously established with a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "They Look Like People" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.8
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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9.2
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N/A

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