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The Last Exorcist
2020
Director
Robin Bain
Runtime
79 minutes
Average Rating
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When Joan discovers her sister has been possessed by a demonic entity, she has to enlist the help of the only remaining priest trained in exorcisms to help her overcome evil. They find themselves in a race against time to rid her sister of the demon before it can enter the world and wreak havoc.
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Overall Score
3.1/10
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The story focuses on a sibling bond and a religious practitioner. There is no visible evidence of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
Joan provides a central female perspective by taking decisive action to resolve the crisis. However, the framework remains tied to a traditional crisis-response model.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The available information does not provide enough detail regarding cast composition or character descriptions. Consequently, the racial and ethnic diversity of the film cannot be determined.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot relies heavily on traditional religious institutions and the priesthood to resolve conflict. This reinforces conventional Western moral structures and spiritual frameworks.
Disability Representation
Demonic possession serves as a supernatural plot device rather than a depiction of disability. There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical conditions.
Strengths
- The narrative centers on female agency through the protagonist, Joan.
- The story shifts focus away from traditional male-led horror tropes by centering a sisterhood.
Areas for Improvement
- The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ agency or non-cisnormative identities.
- The reliance on religious authority reinforces traditional rather than subversive spiritual frameworks.
- There is a lack of documented intersectional complexity or systemic narrative subversion.
AI Analysis
The film operates within standard horror tropes, utilizing traditional religious and familial structures to drive its narrative. While the protagonist offers a female-driven perspective, the story lacks intersectional complexity. The reliance on a priest as a primary agent of order suggests a reinforcement of conventional authority rather than a subversion of it. The narrative follows predictable genre expectations without introducing diverse identities or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film lacks the documented evidence of progressive architecture or diverse representation needed to move beyond a conventional genre framework.
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