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The Real Story: The Amityville Horror

Name: The Real Story: The Amityville Horror
Released: 2009
Duration: 45 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2009

TV-PG

Runtime

45 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary serves as a forensic reconstruction of a specific historical tragedy rather than a character-driven narrative. Given that the subject matter is a true-crime investigation of the 1974 De Feo family murders, the content is inherently limited by the demographic realities of the time and place. The film does not intentionally represent diverse identities or challenge traditional social norms. Instead, it adheres strictly to the historical record of a homogeneous white family, which restricts the inclusion of diverse characters or narratives. Ultimately, the production aims to document a singular criminal event, focusing on the historical facts rather than exploring diverse character development or progressive themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Real Story: The Amityville Horror have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on the De Feo family members and the legal proceedings related to them.

How does The Real Story: The Amityville Horror portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on a traditional patriarchal family structure from the 1970s. It does not challenge gender hierarchies or elevate women's ability to drive the story beyond the tragic events.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Real Story: The Amityville Horror?

Minimal

The narrative is set within a homogeneous white family in a small New York village. There is no indication of racial diversity or non-white casting.

How does The Real Story: The Amityville Horror represent religion and culture?

Limited

The production documents a breakdown in social and familial order through historical reporting. It does not critique Western institutions or promote progressive values.

Does The Real Story: The Amityville Horror include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters or individuals with visible or invisible disabilities. The content is limited to the criminal aspects of the De Feo case.

Present on Screen

Provides a direct, historical reconstruction of the 1974 De Feo family murders.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity due to its narrow historical focus.
Does not explore or challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.
Offers no representation of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

On November 13, 1974, police discovered six members of the De Feo family: father, mother and four of their five children shot dead, at 112 Ocean Avenue in the quiet village of Amityville, New York. Ronald, the eldest son, was found guilty of the murders.

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