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Demon Eye

Name: Demon Eye
Director: Ryan Simons
Released: 2019
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Ryan Simons

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Demon Eye operates within the confines of traditional folk horror. While the film features a strong female lead who actively engages with supernatural elements, the narrative remains tied to established genre clichés. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, focusing instead on a localized Western mystery. It does not aim to challenge social norms or include a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Ultimately, the production emphasizes a specific Eurocentric aesthetic over a broader, more inclusive perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Demon Eye have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story centers around a single protagonist facing a supernatural threat.

How does Demon Eye portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story by investigating her father's death. She plays a significant role in driving the plot forward, though her character fits within traditional horror stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Demon Eye?

Minimal

The film's setting and plot reflect a Eurocentric folk horror style. There is no indication of a racially diverse cast or representation.

How does Demon Eye represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores local witchcraft and mysticism rather than a single Christian moral framework. However, it adheres closely to traditional Western rural themes.

Does Demon Eye include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergent representation is also missing.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist drives the supernatural plot.
The use of witchcraft and mysticism offers a unique twist.

Limited or Absent

Lack of LGBTQ+ and non-binary gender representation.
Absence of racial, ethnic, and disability diversity.
Reliance on traditional Western archetypes.

Official Synopsis

A young woman returns to her father's country house in the moors following his mysterious death and finds a cursed amulet, connected to local witchcraft. She unlocks two deadly demons, who haunt her.

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