4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
To Kill For (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
A homicide detective (Michael Madsen) falls for a resort owner (Laura Johnson) suspected of slaying a playboy developer.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A homicide detective (Michael Madsen) falls for a resort owner (Laura Johnson) suspected of slaying a playboy developer.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around individual ambition, manipulation, and murder, which are explored through a character-driven crime narrative without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering political solutions.
This independent horror/thriller from 1999 features a cast that appears predominantly traditional, without evident efforts toward diverse representation or explicit recasting of roles. The narrative does not seem to engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a transsexual character whose identity is a central 'secret' and source of shock for her love interest. Her trans identity is problematically intertwined with a violent past, using it as a plot device for drama and danger rather than affirming her personhood.
The film portrays the Catholic faith of the Maretto family with sympathy and dignity. Their genuine devotion and moral compass serve as a stark, positive contrast to the protagonist's amorality, highlighting her villainy rather than critiquing their religion.
Without access to the film's content or a detailed synopsis, it is not possible to evaluate its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ representation cannot be determined.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
To Kill For (1992) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of established characters. All characters introduced in the film are new creations, thus precluding any gender swaps as defined.
To Kill For (1992) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.1
5.1
Critic Ratings
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