7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Return of the Vampire (1943)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of his wolfman ex-servant, and assuming the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp, he starts out on a plan to get revenge upon the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of his wolfman ex-servant, and assuming the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp, he starts out on a plan to get revenge upon the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a classic horror narrative centered on the struggle against a supernatural vampire. Its core subject matter and the nature of its problem/solution framework are largely apolitical, focusing on individual evil and survival rather than promoting specific progressive or conservative ideologies.
This classic 1943 horror film features a predominantly white cast typical of its era, with no evidence of intentional diversity-driven casting. The narrative focuses on a traditional vampire story without incorporating explicit critiques of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian symbols and beliefs as powerful and effective against the supernatural evil of the vampire, affirming their protective qualities within the narrative.
The film portrays Dr. Walter Saunders, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, as an intelligent, brave, and morally upright character whose expertise is crucial in combating the vampire. His backstory elicits sympathy, and the narrative affirms his character's dignity and importance.
The film "The Return of the Vampire" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on traditional horror elements involving a vampire and his victims, with no subtext or overt content related to queer identity.
The film 'The Return of the Vampire' (1944) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on traditional horror elements involving a vampire and his supernatural activities, with no depiction of transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Return of the Vampire (1943) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
The film "The Return of the Vampire" (1943) features original characters and does not adapt pre-existing characters with established racial identities from prior source material or history. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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