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The Day of the Lord

Name: The Day of the Lord
Director: Santiago Alvarado
Released: 2020
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2020

Director

Santiago Alvarado

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a conventional horror structure centered on religious conflict and moral guilt. The narrative relies on established genre clichés, such as a haunted priest and a possessed daughter, rather than exploring multiple aspects of identity. Because the story focuses on a singular male protagonist and a female secondary character, the gender dynamics remain traditional. There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation within the available plot details. Ultimately, the film prioritizes supernatural tension over social complexity, resulting in a narrow narrative scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Day of the Lord have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the film. The narrative does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Day of the Lord portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male priest and a female daughter. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Day of the Lord?

Minimal

There is no information provided about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or the setting.

How does The Day of the Lord represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot relies heavily on traditional religious clichés like sin and possession. Religious iconography is used as a central device without critiquing institutions.

Does The Day of the Lord include disability representation?

Fair

Possession serves as a supernatural metaphor for losing control. It is unclear if this explores disability with nuance or uses it as a horror device.

Present on Screen

The use of religious iconography provides a clear, established framework for the horror genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks evidence of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation.
The film relies on conventional clichés rather than challenging traditional gender roles.
The portrayal of possession may risk using loss of control as a mere horror device.

Official Synopsis

In this horror movie, a retired priest haunted by his sins is pulled back into the darkness when a friend begs him to help his possessed daughter.

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