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In Cold Blood (1967)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
In Cold Blood poster

Overview

After a botched robbery results in the brutal murder of a rural family, two drifters elude police, in the end coming to terms with their own mortality and the repercussions of their vile atrocity.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive

Overview

After a botched robbery results in the brutal murder of a rural family, two drifters elude police, in the end coming to terms with their own mortality and the repercussions of their vile atrocity.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's deep psychological exploration of the perpetrators' troubled backgrounds and its unflinching, detailed portrayal of the capital punishment process, rather than simply endorsing retribution, subtly aligns with progressive values of questioning the justice system and exploring root causes of crime.

The movie 'In Cold Blood' features casting that accurately reflects the historical and geographical context of the true crime it depicts, with a predominantly white cast. Its narrative focuses on the psychological drama and the justice system, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.

Secondary

In Cold Blood features Perry Smith, a complex killer whose effeminate traits and intense, co-dependent relationship with Dick Hickock carry significant queer subtext. This aspect is incidental to the film's focus on crime and psychology, neither explicitly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, and remains open to interpretation rather than being a central theme.

The film portrays the Clutter family's deep Christian faith as a cornerstone of their virtuous lives and community standing, eliciting audience sympathy for their tragic fate. The narrative respects and affirms the positive aspects of their religious devotion, contrasting it with the moral vacuum of their killers.

The film "In Cold Blood" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is strictly focused on the true crime events, the perpetrators' backgrounds, and the legal aftermath, without touching upon transgender identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "In Cold Blood" is a direct adaptation of Truman Capote's non-fiction novel, depicting real historical figures involved in the Clutter family murders. All major characters, including the victims, murderers, and investigators, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of gender alteration.

The film "In Cold Blood" is a true-crime adaptation depicting real historical figures, all of whom were white. The cast accurately reflects the race of these individuals, with no instances of a character's established race being changed for their on-screen portrayal.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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7.5
Metacritic logo
8.9

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