6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Clown in a Cornfield (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by sharply critiquing conservative nostalgia and reactionary ideologies associated with the MAGA movement and far-right parties, portraying older generations as violent enforcers of corrupted traditional values.
The film explores generational conflict and societal tensions, portraying adults as resistant to change and youth as desiring innovation. It highlights the impact on marginalized groups, including queer and neurodiverse individuals, and offers direct social commentary on the clash between progress and nostalgia.
Secondary
Clown in a Cornfield features LGBTQ+ characters whose presence is central to the film's social commentary. Their depiction critiques the intolerance and hostility of an older generation, framing prejudice as an external force. This portrayal highlights the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth, reinforcing themes of generational conflict and resistance against oppression, resulting in a net positive impact.
Based on the available data, there is no information indicating the presence of transsexual characters or themes in 'Clown in a Cornfield'. Consequently, an evaluation of the film's impact on trans representation cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features a female protagonist, Quinn, consistent with the character's portrayal in the source novel. The provided information indicates the presence of strong female characters and female agency but explicitly states the film does not focus on gender swapping. No evidence suggests any established character's gender was changed.
The provided information does not indicate that "Clown in a Cornfield" is an adaptation of existing material with pre-established characters or based on historical figures. Without prior canonical or historical racial definitions for its characters, the concept of a "race swap" does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
6.1
Critic Ratings
7.3
5.5
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