
Constantine: City of Demons - The Movie
2018

Representation Score
Limited
2022
RDirector
Matt Peters
Runtime
27 minutes
Average Rating
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This animated short functions as a surrealist deconstruction of an occult protagonist, prioritizing atmospheric horror and psychological surrealism over demographic breadth. It disrupts conventional hero clichés by centering on a character defined by moral ambiguity and systemic instability. The film's commitment to inclusion lies in its narrative structure, which rejects traditional moral binaries. It celebrates the deconstruction of the hero archetype rather than providing overt representation. However, the work lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity rating. It operates within a vacuum of supernatural chaos that largely ignores social, ethnic, or gendered hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not show any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The protagonist's history of fluid sexuality is not explored in the current story, which focuses on metaphysical and psychological struggles.
The story centers on the male experience through Constantine's conflicts. While Zatanna appears, she has limited influence due to the surreal, dream-like environment.
The visual style and casting emphasize the white male protagonist. The metaphysical setting removes the story from social or ethnic contexts, leading to a lack of visible diversity.
The film excels in showing moral relativism by placing the protagonist outside traditional religious structures. It prioritizes subjective experience over reinforcing Western values or religious dogma.
There is no explicit depiction of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The film focuses on psychological distress, but these elements lack specific influence or central thematic portrayal.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
John Constantine wakes up in the eerie House of Mystery with no recollection of how he got there. Fortunately, Zatanna and his friends are all there. Unfortunately, they have a bad habit of turning into demons and ripping him to shreds, over and over again!

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