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Exorcismo Documentado

Exorcismo Documentado

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2012

TV-MA

Director

Rodrigo Estrada Alday

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Exorcismo Documentado functions as a typical found-footage horror film centered on a localized domestic crisis. The narrative heavily relies on established supernatural clichés, particularly the possession of a teenager and the struggle of her mother. Since the film prioritizes genre-standard fear, it misses opportunities to explore complex intersections of identity. The focus remains on a traditional family unit, limiting the exploration of diverse social or cultural perspectives. Ultimately, the work does not attempt to challenge social hierarchies or deconstruct institutional norms, opting instead for a conventional approach to the horror genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Exorcismo Documentado have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a supernatural possession theme that fits traditional family structures.

How does Exorcismo Documentado portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a mother and daughter dealing with a crisis. While it emphasizes the mother's role in protecting her daughter, it operates within a conventional framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Exorcismo Documentado?

Limited

The film seems set in a Latin American context. However, it does not use racial diversity as a central element or challenge colonialist ideas.

How does Exorcismo Documentado represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores spiritualism and traditional religious beliefs through themes of possession. It follows a conventional cautionary tale format without delving into systemic or secular critiques.

Does Exorcismo Documentado include disability representation?

Minimal

Using possession as a plot device may treat mental or neurological conditions as mere spectacle. There is no indication of neurodivergent characters portrayed with real power.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights the mother's role in protecting her daughter.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
  • Uses mental health symptoms as a horror spectacle rather than nuanced representation.
  • Does not challenge established social hierarchies or explore multi-layered identities.
  • Does not utilize its Latin American context to provide a deep cultural or systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

While a sixteen year old girl is possessed by an evil spirit, her mother tries to find help, but everything goes wrong with horrible consequences.

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