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Name the Demon

Name the Demon

2025

Director

Carmelo Chimera

Runtime

76 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

The only hope a team of exorcists have to save a possessed women is to discover the name of the demon that has possessed her.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.9/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses on a team of exorcists and a possessed subject without addressing heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

A woman occupies a central role as the possessed subject, which risks reinforcing traditional horror tropes of female victimhood. The agency of the exorcism team remains undefined.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The available synopsis and cast list provide insufficient information to determine the racial composition of the ensemble or the presence of diverse ethnic narratives.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story centers on religious ritual and spiritual conflict. It follows standard genre conventions without indicating whether it critiques or subverts religious institutions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The portrayal of neurodivergence or mental health is not addressed.

Strengths

  • The film engages with classic religious and supernatural themes common to the horror genre.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative risks reinforcing traditional tropes of female victimhood through its central character.
  • There is a lack of visible representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
  • The film does not currently signal any subversion of traditional social or religious hierarchies.

AI Analysis

Name the Demon operates strictly within the established conventions of the found-footage exorcism subgenre. The narrative architecture prioritizes the mechanics of a supernatural investigation over the disruption of social hierarchies. While the film features a female protagonist, her role is defined by vulnerability, a common trope in horror. The lack of information regarding the cast's racial or sexual identities suggests a narrow focus on genre tropes rather than intersectional storytelling. Ultimately, the film appears to be a traditional genre piece. It lacks the narrative signals required to suggest a commitment to progressive character development or diverse representation.

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